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PSALMS 


CAREFULLY  SUITED  TO  THE 


CHRISTIAN  WORSHI1 


IX  THE 


UNITED  STATES  OF  AMERICA. 


BEING  AX  IMPROVEMENT  OF  THE  OLD  VERSION 


OF  THE 


PSALMS  OF  DAVID. 


Ml  things  written  in  the  Law  of  Moses,  and  the  Prophets-,  and  the 
Psalms,  concerning  me,  must  he  fulfilled. 


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WHITE,    GALLAHER    AND   WHITE. 
1831. 


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TO  THE  READER 


It  is  acknowledged  by  the  best  judges  of  the  sacred  text, 
that  the  Book  of  Psalms,  in  its  original  dress,  is  a  collection 
of  the  most  elevated  and  sublime  compositions  that  are  to 
be  found  in  any  language  ;  and  it  has  been  often  lamented 
that  so  much  of  the  piety,  dignity,  and  poetic  excellence  of 
the  original  has  been  lost  in  all  the  attempts  that  have  yet 
been  made  to  give  us  a  literal  translation  of  it  in  English 
verse.  Many  Christians  have  also  wished  to  see  the  sub- 
stance of  this  excellent  collection  clothed  in  language  more 
adapted  to  the  brighter  discoveries  of  the  gospel,  and  the 
state  of  the  Christian  worship,  that  they  may  be  sung  with 
understanding  and  devotion,  and  thereby  contribute  to  the 
elevation  and  improvement  of  the  Christian  temper.  This 
has  been  happily  executed  by  the  learned  and  pious  Dr. 
Watts  ;  and  the  psalms  which  he  omitted  have  been  sup- 
plied nearly  in  the  same  spirit  and  style  ;  and  all  local  refer- 
ences which  were  found  in  Dr.  Watts'  imitation,  have  been 
carefully  altered,  so  as  to  render  the  composition  better 
adapted  to  the  circumstances  of  Christians  in  every  country 


d. 


THE 

PSALMS  OF  DAVID. 


Psalm  1.    CM. 

The  Way  and  E*nd  of  the  Righteous  and  the  Wicked. 

BLESS'D  is  the  man  who  shuns  the  place 
Where  sinners  love  to  meet ; 
Who  fears  to  tread  their  wicked  ways. 
And  hates  the  scoffer's  seat: 
"2  But  in  the  statutes  of  the  Lord, 
Has  plac'd  his  chief  delight ; 
By  day  he  reads  or  hears  the  word, 
And  meditates  by  night. 

3  [He,  like  a  plant  of  generous  kind 

By  living  waters  set, 
Safe  from  the  storms  and  blasting  wind, 
Enjoys  a  peaceful  state.] 

4  Green  as  the  leaf,  and  ever  fair 

Shall  his  profession  shine  ; 

While  fruits  of  holiness  appear 

Like  clusters  on  the  vine. 

5  Not  so  the  impious  and  unjust : 

What  vain  designs  they  form ! 
Their  hopes  are  blown  away,  like  dust 
Or  chaff  before  the  storm. 
*3  Sinners  in  judgment  shall  not  stand 
Among  the  sons  of  grace, 
When  Christ,  the  Judge,  at  his  right  hand 
Appoints  his  saints  a  place. 
7  His  eye  beholds  the  path  they  tread, 
His  heart  approves  it  well  •, 
But  crooked  ways  of  sinners  lead 
Down  to  the  gates  of  hell. 


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PSALM  1. 
Psalm  1.    S.  M. 

The  Saint  happy,  the  Sinner  miserable 
HE  man  is  ever  bless'd, 

Who  shuns  the  sinner's  ways. 
Among  their  councils  never  stands, 
Nor  takes  the  scorner's  place : 

2  But  makes  the  law  of  God 

His  study  and  delight, 
Amidst  the  labours  of  the  day, 
And  watches  of  the  night. 

3  He  like  a  tree  shall  thrive, 

With  waters  near  the  root ; 
Fresh  as  the  leaf  his  name  shall  live- 

His  works  are  heavenly  fruit. 
i  Not  so  th'  ungodly  race  ; 

They  no  such  blessings  find  : 
Their  hopes  shall  flee  like  empty  chaff 

Before  the  driven  wind. 

5  How  will  they  bear  to  stand 

Before  that  judgment  seat, 
Where  all  the  saints,  at  Christ's  right  hand 
In  full  assembly  meet  ? 

6  He  knows,  and  he  approves, 

The  way  the  righteous  go  : 
But  sinners  and  their  works  shall  meet 
A  dreadful  overthrow. 

Psalm  1.    L.  M. 

The  difference  between  the  Righteous  and  the  Wicked . 

HAPPY  the  man,  whose  cautious  feet 
Shun  the  broad  way  where  sinners  go  ; 
Who  hates  the  place  where  atheists  meet, 
And  fears  to  talk  as  scoffers  do. 
*3  He  loves  t'  employ  his  morning  light 
Among  the  statutes  of  the  Lord  ; 
And  spends  the  wakeful  hours  of  night. 
With  pleasure  pond'ring  o'er  the  word. 


PSALM  2. 

3  He,  like  a  plant  by  gentle  streams, 
Shall  flourish  in  immortal   green  ; 
And  heaven  will  shine,  with  kindest  beams, 
On  every  work  his  hands  begin. 

1  But  sinners  find  their  counsels  cross'd  : 
As  chaff  before  the  tempest  flies, 
So  shall  their  hopes  be  blown  and  lost, 
When  the  last  trumpet  shakes  the  skies. 

.">  In  vain  the  rebel  seeks  to  stand 
In  judgment  with  the  pious  race  ; 
The  dreadful  Judge,  with  stern  command, 
Divides  him  to  a  different  place. 

♦)  "  Straight  is  the  way  my  saints  have  trode, 
;t  I  bless'd  the  path,  and  drew  it  plain  : 
"  But  you  would  choose  the  crooked  road. 
:'  And  down  it  leads  to  endless  pain." 

Psalni  2.     S.  M.     Acts  iv.  24,  &c. 
Christ  Dying,  Rising,  ^Interceding,  and  Reigning. 
[T^MAKER  and  sovereign  Lord 
ITJl     Of  heaven,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
Thy  providence  confirms  thy  word, 
And  answers  thy  decrees. 
*2  The  things  so  long  foretold 
By  David,  are  fulfilled  ; 
When  Jews  and  Gentiles  join  to  slay 
Jesus,  thine  holy  Child.] 

3  Why  did  the  Gentiles  rage, 

And  Jews  with  one  accord 

Join  all  their  counsels  to  destroy 

Th1  Anointed  of  the  Lord  ? 

4  Rulers  and  kings  agree 

To  form  a  vain  design ; 
Against  the  Lord  their  powers  unite, 
Against  his  Christ  they  join. 
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PSALM  2. 

5  The  Lord  derides  their  rage, 

And  will  support  his  throne  ; 
He  that  hath  rais'd  him  from  the  dead. 
Hath  own'd  him  for  his  Son. 
pause. 

6  Now  he's  ascended  high, 

To  rule  the  subject  earth  ; 
The  merit  of  his  blood  he  pleads. 
And  pleads  his  heavenly  birth. 

7  Beneath  his  sov'reign  sway 

The  Gentile  nations  bend  ; 
Far  as  the  world's  remotest  bounds, 
His  kingdom  shall  extend. 

8  The  nations  that  rebel 

Must  feel  his  iron  rod  : 
He'll  vindicate  those  honours  well. 
Which  he  receiv'd  from  God. 

9  [Be  wise,  ye  rulers,  now, 

And  worship  at  his  throne ; 
With  trembling  joy,  ye  people,  bow 
To  God's  exalted  Son. 
10  If  once  his  wrath  arise, 
Ye  perish  on  the  place  ; 
Then  blessed  is  the  soul  that  flies 
For  refuge  to  his  grace.] 

Psalm  2.    C.  M. 

The  same. 

WHY  did  the  nations  join  to  slay 
The  Lord's  anointed  Son  ? 
Why  did  they  cast  his  laws  away, 
And  tread  his  gospel  down  ? 
"2  The  Lord,  that  sits  above  the  skies, 
Derides  their  rage  below ; 
He  speaks  with  vengeance  in  his  eyes, 
And  strikes  their  spirits  through. 


PSALM  t. 

:>  »I  call  him  my  eternal  Son, 

M  And  raise  him  from  the  dead ; 
"  I  make  my  holy  hill  his  throne, 
u  And  wide  his  kingdom  spread. 

4  "  Ask  me,  my  Son,  and  then  enjoy 

"  The  utmost  heathen  lands  : 
il  Thy  rod  of  iron  shall  destroy 
"The  rebel  that  withstands.'* 

5  Be  wise,  ye  rulers  of  the  earth  ; 

Obey  th'  anointed  Lord  ; 
Adore  the  King  of  heavenly  birth, 

And  tremble  at  his  word. 
G  With  humble  love  address  his  throne  : 

For  if  he  frown,  ye  die  : 
Those  are  secure,  and  those  alone, 

Who  on  his  grace  rely. 

Psalm  2.    L.  M. 

Christ's  Death,  Resurrection,  and  Ascension. 

WHY  did  the  Jews  proclaim  their  rage/ 
The  Romans,  why  their  swords  employ 
Against  the  Lord  ?  their  powers  engage, 
His  dear  Anointed  to  destroy  ? 

I  M  Come,  let  us  break  his  bands,"  they  say. 
i;  This  man  shall  never  give  us  laws  :" 
And  thus  they  cast  his  yoke  away, 
And  naiPd  the  Monarch  to  the  cross. 

3  But  God,  who  high  in  glory  reigns, 
Laughs  at  their  pride,  their  rage  controls  : 
lle1ll  smite  their  hearts  with  inward  pain-. 
And  speak  in  thunder  to  their  souls. 

I  ••  I  will  maintain  the  King  I  made 
"  On  Zion's  everlasting  hill ; 
•;  My  hand  shall  bring  him  from  the  dead, 
-And  he  shall  stand  your  Sovereign  still."" 
[His  wond'rous  rising  from  the  earth 
Makes  his  eternal  Godhead  known  : 


8  PSALM  3. 

The  Lord  declares  his  heavenly  birth  ; 
"  This  day  have  I  begot  my  Son. 

6  "  Ascend,  my  Son,  to  my  right  hand  ; 
"  There  thou  shalt  ask,  and  I  bestow 
l(  The  utmost  bounds  of  heathen  land  : 

"  To  thee  their  suppliant  tribes  shall  bow."j 

7  But  nations  that  resist  his  grace 
Shall  fall  beneath  his  lifted  rod  ; 
His  arm  shall  crush  th1  impious  race 
That  dare  provoke  th'  avenging  God. 

PAUSE. 

£  Now,  ye  that  sit  on  earthly  thrones, 
Be  wise,  and  serve  the  Lord,  the  Lamb  ; 
Now,  to  his  feet  submit  your  crowns ; 
Rejoice  and  tremble  at  his  name. 

9  With  humble  love  address  the  Son, 
Lest  he  grow  angry,  and  ye  die  : 

His  wrath  will  burn  to  worlds  unknown. 
His  love  gives  life  above  the  sky. 

10  His  storms  shall  quell  the  stubborn  foe. 
And  sink  his  honours  in  the  dust ; 
Happy  the  souls,  their  God  that  know, 
And  make  his  grace  their  only  trust. 

Psalm  3.    C.  M. 

Doubts  and  fears  suppressed  ;  or,  God  our  defence  from  s/n 
and  Satan 

MY  God,  how  many  are  my  fears  ! 
How  fast  my  foes  increase  ! 
Conspiring  my  eternal  death, 
They  break  my  present  peace. 

2  The  lying  tempter  would  persuade 

There's  no  relief  in  heaven, 
And  all  my  growing  sins  appear 
Too  great  to  be  forgiven. 

3  But  thou,  my  glory  and  my  strength. 

Shalt  on  the  tempter  tread  ; 


PSALM  3. 

Shall  silence  all  my  threat'ning  guilt, 
And  raise  my  drooping  head. 
i  [I  cried,  and  from  his  holy  hill 
He  bowM  a  listening  ear  ; 

I  call'd  my  Father,  and  my  God, 
And  he  subdu'd  my  fear. 

5  He  shed  soft  slumbers  on  mine  eyes, 

In  spite  of  all  my  foes  ; 
I  woke  and  wonder'd  at  the  grace 
That  guarded  my  repose.] 

6  Whattho'  the  hosts  of  death  and  hell 

All  armM  against  me  stood  : 
Terrors  no  more  shall  shake  my  soul, 
My  refuge  is  my  God. 

7  Arise,  O  Lord,  fulfil  thy  grace, 

While  I  thy  glory  sing  : 
My  God  hath  broke  the  serpent's  teeth, 
And  death  has  lost  his  sting. 

8  Salvation  to  the  Lord  belongs ; 

His  arm  alone  can  save : 
Blessing*  attend  thy  people  here, 
And  reach  beyond  the  grave. 

Psalm  3.  v.  1—5,  8.  L.  M. 

A  Morning  Psalm. 

OLORD  how  many  are  my  foes, 
In  this  weak  state  of  flesh  and  blood 

My  peace  they  daily  discompose  ; 

But  my  defence  and  hope  is  God. 
•1  TirM  with  the  burdens  of  the  day, 

To  thee  I  raisYl  an  evening  cry  ; 

Thou  heard'st  when  I  began  to  pray, 

And  thine  Almighty  help  was  nigh. 
3  Supported  by  thine  heavenly  aid, 

I  laid  me  down  and  slept  secure ; 

Not  death  should  make  my  heart  afraid, 

Though  I  should  wake  and  rise  no  more. 


10  PSALM  4. 

4  But  God  sustain'd  me  all  the  night ; 
Salvation  doth  to  God  belong ; 
He  rais'd  my  head  to  see  the  light, 
And  makes  his  praise  my  morning  song. 
Psalm  4.  v.  1—7  L  M. 

Hearing  of  Prayer ;  or   God  our  Portion,  and  Christ  our  Hope 

OGOD  of  grace  and  righteousness, 
Hear  and  attend  when  1  complain : 
Thou  hast  enlarg'd  me  in  distress ; 
Bow  down  a  gracious  ear  again. 

2  Ye  sons  of  men,  in  vain  ye  try 
To  turn  my  glory  into  shame: 
How  long  wiii  scoffers  love  to  lie, 

And  dare  reproach  my  Saviour's  name  1 

3  Know  that  the  Lord  divides  his  saints 
From  all  the  tribes  of  men  beside ; 
He  hears  and  pities  their  complaints, 
For  the  dear  sake  of  Christ  that  died. 

4  When  our  obedient  hands  have  done 
A  thousand  works  of  righteousness, 
We  put  our  trust  in  God  alone, 
And  glory  in  his  pard'ning  grace. 

5  Let  the  unthinking  many  say, 

"  Who  will  bestow  somr  e.orthly  good  fn 
But  Lord,  thy  light  and  love  we  pray  ; 
Our  souls  desire  this  heavenly  food. 

6  Then  shall  my  cheerful  powers  rejoice 
At  grace  divine,  and  love  so  great : 
Nor  will  I  change  my  happy  choice, 
For  all  their  wealth  and  boasted  state. 

Psalm  4.    v  '3—5.  8.  C.  M. 

An  Evening  Psalm. 

LORD,  tiiou  wilt  hear  me  when  I  pray  ; 
1  am  forever  thine  ; 
I  fear  before  thee  ail  the  day, 
Nor  would  I  dare  to  sin. 


PSALM  4. 

*2  And  while  I  rest  my  weary  head, 
From  cares  and  business  free, 
'Tis  sweet  conversing  on  my  bed, 
With  my  own  heart  and  thee. 
3  I  pay  this  evening  sacrifice  ; 
And  when  my  work  is  done, 
Great  God,  my  faith  and  hope  relies 
Upon  thy  grace  alone. 
1  Thus,  with  my  thoughts  compos'd  to  peace. 
I'll  give  mine  eyes  to  sleep  ; 
Thy  hand  in  safety  keeps  my  days, 
And  will  my  slumbers  keep. 

Psalm  5.    C.  M. 

For  the  Lord's  Day  Morning. 

LORD,  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear 
My  voice  ascending  high  ; 
To  thee  will  I  direct  my  pray'r, 
To  thee  lift  up  mine  eye. 
*2  Up  to  the  hills  where  Christ  is  gone 
To  plead  for  all  his  saints  ; 
Presenting,  at  his  Father's  throne, 
Our  songs  and  our  complaints. 

3  Thou  art  a  God,  before  whose  sight 

The  wicked  shall  not  stand  ; 

Sinners  shall  ne'er  be  thy  delight, 

Nor  dwell  at  thy  right  hand. 

4  But  to  thy  house  will  I  resort, 

To  taste  thy  mercies  there  ; 
I  will  frequent  thine  holy  court, 
And  worship  in  thy  fear. 

5  O  may  thy  spirit  guide  my  feet, 

In  ways  of  righteousness, 
Make  every  path  of  duty  straight 
And  plain  before  my  face. 


12  PSALM  6. 

PAUSE. 

6  My  watchful  enemies  combine 

To  tempt  my  feet  astray  ; 
They  flatter  with  a  base  design, 
To  make  my  soul  their  prey. 

7  Lord,  crush  the  serpent  in  the  dust, 

And  all  his  plots  destroy  ; 
While  those  that  in  thy  mercy  trust, 
For  ever  shout  for  joy. 

8  The  men  that  love  and  fear  thy  name, 

Shall  see  their  hopes  fulfilPd  : 
The  mighty  God  will  compass  them 
With  favour,  as  a  shield. 

Psalm  6.    €.  M. 

Complaint  in  Sickness  ;  or,  Diseases  Healed, 

IN  anger,  Lord,  do  not  chastise, 
Withdraw  the  dreadful  storm  ; 
Nor  let  thine  awful  wrath  arise 
Against  a  feeble  worm. 

2  My  soul  bow'd  down  with  heavy  cares. 

My  flesh  with  pain  oppress'd  ; 
My  couch  is  witness  to  my  tears, 
My  tears  forbid  my  rest. 

3  Sorrow  and  grief  wear  out  my  days  ; 

I  waste  the  night  with  cries, 
And  count  the  minutes  as  they  pass, 
Till  the  slow  morning  rise. 

4  Shall  I  be  still  tormented  more  ? 

My  eyes  consum'd  with  grief? 
How  long,  my  God,  how  long,  before 
Thine  hand  affords  relief? 

5  He  hears  his  mourning  children  speak. 

He  pities  all  our  groans  ; 
He  saves  us  for  his  mercy's  sake, 
And  heals  our  broken  bones. 


PSALM  6.  I.:: 

6  The  virtue  of  his  sovereign  word, 
Restores  our  fainting  breath  ; 
For  silent  graves  praise  not  the  Lord, 
Nor  is  he  known  in  death. 

Psalm  6.    L.  M. 

Temptations  in  Sickness  Overcome. 

LORD,  I  can  suffer  thy  rebukes, 
When  thou  with  kindness  doth  chastis< 

But  thy  fierce  wrath  I  cannot  bear, 

O  let  it  not  against  me  rise  ! 
2  Pity  my  languishing  estate, 

And  ease  the  sorrows  that  1  feel ; 

The  wounds  thine  heavy  hand  hath  made. 

O  let  thy  gentler  touches  heal  ! 
>  See  how  in  sighs  I  pass  my  days, 

And  waste  in  groans  the  weary  night : 

My  bed  is  water'd  with  my  tears  ; 

My  grief  consumes,  and  dims  my  sight. 

4  Look  how  the  powers  of  nature  mourn  ! 
How  long,  Almighty  God,  how  long  ? 
When  shall  thine  hour  of  grace  return  ' 
When  shall  I  make  thy  grace  my  song  I 

5  I  feel  my  flesh  so  near  the  grave, 
My  thoughts  are  tempted  to  despair  : 
But  graves  can  never  praise  the  Lord. 
For  all  is  dust  and  silence  there. 

6  Depart,  ye  tempters,  from  my  soul, 
And  all  despairing  thoughts  depart ; 
My  God,  who  hears  my  humble  moan. 
Will  ease  my  flesh  and  cheer  my  heart. 

Psalm  7.    C.  M. 

God's  Care  of  his  People,  and  Punishment  HfPeruetUai  t 
Y  trust  is  in  my  heavenly  Friend. 
My  hope  in  thee,  my  God  : 
Rise,  and  my  helpless  life  defend 
From  those  that  seek  myblood. 


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14  PSALM  7. 

2  With  insolence  and  fury  they 

My  soul  in  pieces  tear, 
As  hungry  lions  rend  their  prey 
When  no  deliverer  's  near. 

3  If  e'er  my  pride  provok'd  them  first, 

Or  once  abus'd  my  foe, 
Then  let  them  tread  my  life  to  dust. 
And  lay  my  honour  low. 

1  If  there  be  malice  found  in  me, 
I  know  thy  piercing  eyes  ; 
I  should  not  dare  appeal  to  thee. 
Nor  ask  my  God  to  rise.  ; 

5  Arise,  my  God,  lift  up  thy  hand, 

Their  pride  and  power  control  ; 
Awake  to  judgment,  and  command 
Deliverance  for  my  soul. 

PAUSE. 

6  [Let  sinners,  and  their  wicked  rage. 

Be  humbled  to  the  dust : 
Shall  not  the  God  of  truth  engage 
To  vindicate  the  just  ? 

7  He  knows  the  heart,  he  tries  the  reins; 

He  will  defend  th'  upright : 
His  sharpest  arrows  he  ordains 
Against  the  sons  of  spite. 

8  Tho'  leagu'd  in  guile,  their  malice  spread 

A  snare  before  my  way  : 
Their  mischiefs  on  their  impious  heads 
His  vengeance  shall  repay.] 

9  That  cruel,  persecuting  race 

Must  feel  his  dreadful  sword  : 
Awake,  my  soul,  and  praise  the  gnice 
And  justice  of  the  Lord. 


PSALM  8.    '  15 

Psalm  8.    S.  M. 

Sovereignty  and   Goodness,  and  Man's  Dominion  over  th't 
Creatures. 

OLOllI),  our  heavenly  King, 
Thy  name  is  all  divine  ; 
Thy  glories  round  the  earth  are  spread, 
And  o'er  the  heavens  they  shine. 
ml  When  to  thy  works  on  high 
I  raise  my  wondering  eyes, 
And  see  the  moon,  complete  in  light, 
Adorn  the  darksome  skies. 
-3  When  I  survey  the  stars, 

And  all  their  shining  forms, 
Lord,  what  is  man,  that  worthless  thing, 
Akin  to  dust  and  worms  ? 
4  Lord,  what  is  worthless  man, 

That  thou  shouldst  love  him  so  ? 
Next  to  thine  angels  is  he  plae'd, 
And  lord  of  all  below. 
.")  Thine  honours  crown  his  head, 
While  beasts,  like  slaves,  obey, 
And  birds  that  cut  the  air  with  wings, 
And  fish  that  cleave  the  sea. 

6  How  rich  thy  bounties  are  ! 

And  wonderous  are  thy  ways  ; 
Of  dust  and  worms  thy  power  can  frarne 
A  monument  of  praise. 

7  [From  mouths  of  feeble  babes 

And  sucklings,  thou  canst  draw 
Surprising  honours  to  thy  name, 
And  strike  the  world  with  awe. 

8  O  Lord,  our  heavenly  King, 

Thy  name  is  all  divine  ; 
Tfyy  glories  round  the  earth  are  spread. 
And  o'er  the  heavens  they  shine.] 


16  PSALM  8. 

Psalm  8.    CM. 

Christ's  Condescension  and  Glorification ;  or,  God  made  Man, 

OLORD,  our  Lord,  how  wonderous  great 
Fs  thine  exalted  name  ! 
The  glories  of  thy  heavenly  state 
Let  men  and  babes  proclaim. 

2  When  I  behold  thy  works  on  high, 

The  moon  that  rules  the  night, 
And  shining  stars,  that  grace  the  sky. 
Those  moving  worlds  of  light : 

3  Lord,  what  is  man,  or  all  his  race, 

Who  dwell  so  far  below, 
That  thou  shouldst  visit  him  with  grace 

And  love  his  nature  so  ! 
i  That  thine  eternal  Son  should  bear 

To  take  a  mortal  form  ; 
Made  lower  than  his  angels  are, 

To  save  a  dying  worm ! 

5  [Yet  while  he  livM  on  earth  unknown. 

And  men  would  not  adore, 
Behold  obedient  nature  own 
His  godhead  and  his  power. 

6  The  waves  lay  spread  beneath  his  feet. 

And  fish,  at  his  command, 
Bring  their  large  shoals  to  Peter's  net ; 
Bring  tribute  to  his  hand. 

7  Thesg  lesser  glories  of  the  Son, 

Shone  through  the  fleshy  cloud  ; 
Now  we  behold  him  on  his  throne, 
And  men  confess  him  God.] 

8  Let  him  with  majesty  be  crown'd, 

Who  bow'd  his  head  to  death  ; 
And  his  eternal  honours  sound, 
From  all  things  that  have  breath, 

9  Jesus,  our  Lord,  how  wonderous  great 

Is  thine  exalted  name  ! 


PSALM  8.  17 

flic  glories  of  thy  heavenly  state 
Let  the  whole  earth  proclaim. 

Psalm  8.    first  part.    L.  M. 

Verses  1,  2,  paraphrased. 
The  Hosanna  of  the  Children ;  or,  Infants  praisin*  God, 

ALMIGHTY  Ruler  of  the  skies, 
Thro'  the  wide  earth  thy  name  is  spread 
And  thine  eternal  glories  rise 
O'er  all  the  heavens  thy  hands  have  made. 
'2  To  thee  the  voices  of  the  young 
Their  sounding  notes  of  honour  raise  ; 
And  babes,  with  uninstructed  tongue, 
Declare  the  wonders  of  thy  praise. 

3  Thy  power  assists  their  tender  age 
To  bring  proud  rebels  to  the  ground  : 
To  still  the  bold  blasphemer's  rage, 
And  all  their  policies  confound. 

4  Children  amidst  thy  temple  throng, 
To  see  their  great  Redeemer's  face  ; 
The  Son  of  David  is  their  song, 
And  loud  hosannas  fill  the  place. 

5  The  frowning  scribes  and  angry  priests 
In  vain  their  impious  cavils  bring : 
Revenge  sits  silent  in  their  breasts, 
While  Jewish  babes  proclaim  their  King. 

Psallll    8.    SECOND   PART.  L.   M. 

Verse  3,  8fc.  paraphrased. 
Adam  and  Christ,  lords  of  the  old  and  new  Creati'on. 

LORD,  what  was  man,  when  made  at  fifot ; 
Adam,  the  offspring  of  the  dust ; 
That  thou  shouldst  set  him  and  his  race, 
But  just  below  an  angel's  place? 
•2  That  thou  shouldst  raise  his  nature  so, 
And  make  him  lord  of  all  below ; 
Make  every  beast  and  bird  submit. 

And  lay  the  fishes  at  his  feet  ? 
2* 


18  PSALM    9. 

3  But  O !  what  brighter  glories  wait 
To  crown  the  second  Adam's  state ! 
What  honours  shall  thy  Son  adorn, 
Who  condescended  to  be  born  ? 

4  See  him  below  his  angels  made  ; 
Behold  him  number'd  with  the  dead ! 
To  save  a  ruin'd  world  from  sin  : 
But  he  shall  reign  with  power  divine. 

5  The  world  to  come,  redeem'd  from  all 
The  mis'ries  that  attend  the  fall, 
New  made  and  glorious,  shall  submit 
At  our  exalted  Saviour's  feet. 

PSallll    9.       FIRST  PART.       C.  M, 

Wrath  and  Mercy  from  the  Judgment  Seat. 

WITH  my  whole  heart  I'll  raise  my  song. 
Thy  wonders  I'll  proclaim; 
Thou  sovereign  Judge  of  right  and  wrong 
Will  put  my  foes  to  shame. 

2  I'll  sing  thy  majesty  and  grace ; 

My  God  prepares  his  throne, 
To  judge  the  world  in  righteousness, 
And  make  his  vengeance  known. 

3  Then  shall  the  Lord  a  refuge  prove 

For  all  the  poor  oppress'd ; 
To  save  the  people  of  his  love, 
And  give  the  weary  rest. 

4  The  men  that  know  thy  name  will  trust 

In  thine  abundant  grace ; 
For  thou  hast  ne'er  forsook  the  just, 
Who  humbly  seek  thy  face. 

5  Sing  praises  to  the  righteous  Lord, 

Who  dwells  on  Zion's  hill ; 
Who  executes  his  threatening  word, 
Whose  works  his  grace  fulfil. 


PSALM  9.  19 

Psallll    9.       SECOND    PART.       C.    M.        V.    12. 

The  Wisdom  and  Equity  of  Providence. 

Wii .  N  the  great  Judge,  supreme  and  just, 
Shall  once  inquire  for  blood  ; 
The  humble  souls,  that  mourn  in  dust, 
Shall  find  a  faithful  God. 
2  He,  from  the  dreadful  gates  of  death, 
Does  his  own  children  raise : 
In  Zion's  gates,  with  cheerful  breath, 
They  sing  their  Father's  praise. 
?*  His  foes  shall  fall,  with  heedless  feet, 
Into  the  pit  they  made  ; 
And  sinners  perish  in  the  net 

That  their  own  hands  have  spread. 
I  Thus,  by  thy  judgment,  mighty  God, 
Are  thy  deep  counsels  known  ; 
When  men  of  mischief  are  destroy'd, 
In  snares  that  were  their  own. 

PAUSE. 

.")  The  wicked  shall  sink  down  to  hell  ; 
Thy  wrath  devour  the  lands 
That  dare  forget  thee,  or  rebel 
Against  thy  known  commands. 
6  Though  saints  to  sore  distress  are  brought, 
And  wait,  and  long  complain  ; 
Their  cries  shall  never  be  forgot, 
Nor  shall  their  hopes  be  vain. 
?  [Rise,  great  Redeemer,  from  thy  seat, 
.  'o  judge  and  save  the  poor  ; 
Let  nations  tremble  at  thy  feet, 
And  man  prevail  no  more. 
S  Thy  thunder  shall  affright  the  proud, 
And  put  their  hearts  to  pain ; 
Make  them  confess  that  thou  art  God, 
And  they  but  feeble  men.] 


20  PSALM  10. 

Psalm  lO.     C.  M 

Prayer  heard,  and  Saints  saved  ;  or,  Pride,  Atheism,  and  (jppi'fassififc 
punished. 
For  a  day  of  humiliation. 

WHY  doth  the  Lord  depart  so  far  ? 
And  why  conceal  his  face, 
When  great  calamities  appear, 
And  times  of  deep  distress  ? 
2  Lord,  shall  the  wicked  still  deride 
Thy  justice  and  thy  laws  ? 
Shall  they  advance  their  heads  in  pride. 
And  slight  thy  righteous  cause  ? 
.3  They  cast  thy  judgments  from  their  sight. 
And  then  insult  the  poor : 
They  boast  in  their  exalted  height. 
That  they  shall  fall  no  more. 

4  Arise,  O  God,  lift  up  thine  hand. 

Attend  our  humble  cry ; 
No  enemy  shall  dare  to  stand, 
When  God  ascends  on  high. 

PAUSE. 

5  Why  do  the  men  of  malice  rage, 

And  say  with  foolish  pride, 
"  The  God  of  heaven  will  ne'er  engage 

"  To  fight  on  Zion's  side  ?" 
H  But  thou  for  ever  art  our  Lord  ; 

And  powerful  is  thine  hand, 
An  when  the  heathens  felt  thy  sword, 

And  perishM  from  thy  land. 

7  Thou  wilt  prepare  our  hearts  to  praVj 

And  cause  thine  ear  to  hear  ; 

Accept  the  vows  thy  children  pay, 

And  free  thy  saints  from  fear. 

8  Proud  tyrants  shall  no  more  oppress. 

No  more  despise  the  just ; 
And  mighty  sinners  shall  confess. 
They  are  but  earth  and  dusk 


PSALM  IS.  *1 

Psalm  11.     L.  M. 

God  loves  the  Righteous  and  hates  the  Wicked. 

MY  refuge  is  the  God  oi  iove  : 
Why  do  my  foes  insult  and  cry, 
"  Fly,  like  a  timorous  trembling  dove, 
"  To  distant  woods  or  mountains  fly  ?" 
'2  If  government  be  once  destroy 'd, 
(That  firm  foundation  of  our  peace,) 
And  violence  make  justice  void, 
Where  shali  the  righteous  seek  redress  ? 

3  The  Lord  in  heaven  has  nVd  his  throne  ; 
His  eye  surveys  the  world  below : 

To  him  all  mortal  things  are  known  ; 
His  eyelids  search  our  spirits  through. 

4  If  he  afflicts  his  saints  so  far, 

To  prove  their  love  and  try  their  grace, 
What  may  the  bold  transgressors  fear? 
His  soul  abhors  their  wicked  ways. 

5  On  impious  wretches  he  shall  rain 
Sulphunous  flames  of  wasting  death  ; 
Such  as  he  kindled  on  the  plain 
OfSodom  with  his  angry  breath. 

6  The  righteous  Lord  loves  righteous  souls, 
Whose  thoughts  and  actions  are  sincere ; 
And  with  a  gracious  eye  beholds 

The  men  thwi  his  own  image  bear. 

Psalm   IS.    L   M. 

The  Saint's   Safety   and  Hope  in   Evil    Times ;   or,   Sins  of  thr 
Tongue  complained  of,  viz :  Blasphemy,  Falsehood,  tyc. 

ALMIGH  •  Y  God.  appear  and  save  ! 
For  vice  and  vanity  prevail ; 
The  godly  perish  in  the  grave, 
The  just  depart,  the  faithful  fail. 
"2  The  whole  discourse,  when  crowds  are  met, 
Is  fill'd  with  trifles,  loose  and  vain  ; 


28  PSALM  12. 

Their  lips  are  flatt'ry  and  deceit, 
And  their  proud  language  is  profane. 

3  But  lips  that  with  deceit  abound, 
Shall  not  maintain  their  triumph  long  : 
The  God  of  vengeance  will  confound 
The  flatt'ring  and  blaspheming  tongue. 

4  "  Yet  shall  our  words  be  free,"  they  cry ; 
"  Our  tongues  shall  be  controPd  by  none  : 
"  Where  is  the  Lord  will  ask  us  why  ? 

"  Or  say  our  lips  are  not  our  own  ?" 

5  The  Lord  who  sees  the  poor  oppress'd, 
And  hears  th'  oppressor's  haughty  strain, 
Will  rise  to  give  his  children  rest, 

Nor  shall  they  trust  his  word  in  vain. 

6  Thy  word,  O  Lord,  tho'  often  try'd, 
Void  of  deceit  shall  still  appear  : 
Not  silver  seven  times  purify'd 

From  dross  and  mixture  shines  so  clear. 

7  Thy  grace  shall  in  the  darkest  hour 
Defend  from  danger  and  surprise ; 
Though,  when  the  vilest  men  have  power, 
On  every  side  oppressors  rise. 

Psalm  12.     C.  M. 

Complaint  of  a  general  Corruption  of  Manners ;  or,  the  Proym^. 
and  Signs  of  Christ's  coming  to  Judgment. 

HELP,  Lord,  for  men  of  virtue  fail, 
Religion  loses  ground ; 
The  sons  of  violence  prevail, 
And  treacheries  abound. 
2  Theiroaths  and  promises  they  break^ 
Yet.  act  the  flatterer's  part  ; 
With  fair  deceittui  lips  they  speak, 
And  with  a  double  heart. 
3  If  we  reprove  some  hateful  lie, 
They  scorn  our  faithful  word  : 


PSALM  13.  33 

"  Are  not  our  lips  our  own,"  they  cry, 

"  And  who  shall  be  our  Lord  V 
1  Scoffers  appear  on  every  side, 

Where  a  vile  race  of  men 
Is  rais'd  to  seats  of  power  and  pride, 

And  bear  the  sword  in  vain. 

PAUSE. 

5  Lord,  when  iniquities  abound, 
And  blasphemy  grows  bold  ; 
When  faith  is  rarely  to  be  found, 
And  love  is  waxing  cold  : 
0  Is  not  thy  chariot  hastening  on  ? 
Hast  thou  not  given  the  sign  ? 
May  we  not  trust  and  live  upon 
A  promise  so  divine  ? 
7  "  Yes,"  saith  the  Lord,  "  now  will  I  rise, 
''And  make  th'  oppressors  flee  ; 
"  I  shall  appear  to  their  surprise, 
"  And  set  my  servants  free." 
S  Thy  word,  like  silver  seven  times  try'd, 
Through  ages  shall  endure  : 
The  men  that  in  thy  truth  confide 
Shall  find  thy  promise  sure. 

Psalm  13.     C.  M. 

Complaint  under  the  Temptation  of  the  Leva 

HOW  long  wilt  thou  conceal  thy  face  I 
My  God,  how  long  delay  ? 
When  shall  1  feel  those  heavenly  rays 
That  chase  my  fears  away  ? 
*2  How  long  shall  my  poor  labouring  soul 
Wrestle  and  toil  in  vain  ? 
Thy  word  can  all  my  foes  control, 
And  ease  my  raging  pain. 
3  See  how  the  prince  of  darkness  tries 
All  his  malicious  arts  ; 


24  PSALM  14. 

He  spreads  a  mist  around  my  eyes, 
And  throws  his  fiery  darts. 

4  Be  thou  my  sun  and  thou  my  shield, 

My  soul  in  safety  keep : 
Make  haste,  before  mine  eyes  are  seal'd 
In  death's  eternal  sleep. 

5  How  would  the  tempter  boast  aloud, 

Should  I  become  his  prey  ! 
Behold  the  sons  of  hell  grow  proud 
To  see  thy  long  delay. 

6  But  they  shall  fly  at  thy  rebuke, 

And  Satan  hide  his  head  ; 
He  knows  the  terrors  of  thy  look, 
And  hears  thy  voice  with  dread. 

7  Thou  wilt  display  that  sovereign  grace. 

Whence  all  my  comforts  spring  : 
I  shall  employ  my  lips  in  praise, 
And  thy  salvation  sing. 

Psalm  14.    first  part.    C.  M. 

By  Nature  all  Men  are  Sinners. 

FOOLS,  in  their  hearts,  believe  and  say 
"  That  all  religion  's  vain, 
"  There  is  no  God  that  reigns  on  high, 
"  Or  minds  th'  affairs  of  men." 
"Z  From  thoughts  so  dreadful  and  profane. 
Corrupt  discourse  proceeds  ; 
And  in  their  impious  hands  are  found 
Abominable  deeds. 
3  The  Lord,  from  his  celestial  throne 
Look'd  down  on  things  below, 
To  find  the  man  that  sought  his  grace. 
Or  did  his  justice  know. 
i  By  nature  all  are  gone  astray, 
Their  practice  all  the  same  ; 
There's  none  that  fears  his  Maker's  hand, 
There's  none  that  loves  his  name. 


PSALM  15.  29 

5  Their  tongues  are  us'd  to  speak  deceit, 
Their  slanders  never  cease  ; 
How  swift  to  mischief  are  their  feet ! 
Nor  know  the  paths  of  peace. 
ti  Such  seeds  of  sin  (that  bitter  root !) 
In  every  heart  are  found  ; 
Nor  can  they  bear  diviner  fruit, 
Till  grace  refine  the  ground. 

Psalm    14.      SECOND  PART.      C.   M. 
The  Folly  of  Persecutors. 

ARE  sinners  now  so  senseless  grown. 
That  they  the  saints  devour  ? 
And  never  worship  at  thy  throne, 
Nor  fear  thine  awful  power  ? 
'2  Great  God,  appear  to  their  surprise, 
Reveal  thy  dreadful  name  ; 
Let  them  no  more  thy  wrath  despise. 
Nor  turn  our  hope  to  shame. 
.*>  Dost  thou  not  dwell  among  the  just  1 
And  yet  our  foes  deride, 
That  we  should  make  thy  name  our  trust : 
Great  God,  confound  their  pride. 
4  O  that  the  joyful  day  was  come 
To  finish  our  distress  ! 
When  God  shall  bring  his  children  home, 
Our  songs  shall  never  cease. 

Psalm  15.    C.  M. 

character  of  a  Saint;  or,  a  citizen  of  Zion ;  or,  the  Qualification* 
of  a  Christian. 

WHO  shall  inhabit  in  thy  hill, 
O  God  of  holiness  ? 
Whom  will  the  Lord  admit  to  dwell 
*So  near  his  throne  of  grace  ? 
'2  The  man  that  walks  in  pious  ways, 
And  works  with  righteous  hands  : 
3  ' 


26  PSALM  15. 

That  trusts  his  Maker's  promis'd  grace. 
And  follows  his  commands. 

3  He  speaks  the  meaning  of  his  heart, 

Nor  slanders  with  his  tongue 
Will  scarce  believe  an  ill  report, 
Nor  do  his  neighbour  wrong. 

4  The  wealthy  sinner  he  contemns, — 

Loves  all  that  fear  the  Lord  ; 
And  tho'  to  his  own  hurt  he  swears, 
Still  he  performs  his  word. 

5  His  hands  disdain  a  golden  bribe, 

And  never  wrong  the  poor  ; 
This  man  shall  dwell  with  God  on  earth, 
And  find  his  heaven  secure. 

Psalm  15.     L  M. 

Religion  and  Justice,  Goodness  and  Truth ;  or,  Duties  to  God  mCt 
Man  ;  or,  the  Qualifications  of  a  Christian. 

WHO  shall  ascend  thy  heavenly  place, 
Great  God,  and  dwell  before  thy  face  ? 
The  man  that  minds  religion  now, 
And  humbly  walks  with  God  below : 

2  Whose  hands  are  pure,  whose  heart  is  clean. 
Whose  lips  still  speak  the  things  they  mean  ; 
No  slanders  dwell  upon  his  tongue ; 

He  hates  to  do  his  neighbour  wrong. 

3  [Scarce  will  he  trust  an  ill  report, 
Or  vent  it  to  his  neighbour's  hurt ; 
Sinners  of  state  he  can  despise, 
But  saints  are  honor'd  in  his  eyes.] 

4  [Firm  to  his  word  he  ever  stood, 
And  always  makes  his  promise  good, 
Nor  dares  to  change  the  thing  he  swears, 
Whatever  pain  or  loss  he  bears.]  ^ 

5  [He  never  deals  in  bribing  gold, 

Ami  mourns  that  justice  should  be  sold : 


PSALM  16.  427 

While  others  scorn  and  wrong  the  poor. 
Sweet  charity  attends  his  door.] 

6  He  loves  his  enemies,  and  prays 
For  those  that  curse  him  to  his  face  ; 
And  doth  to  all  men  still  the  same, 
That  he  would  hope  or  wish  from  them. 

7  Yet,  when  his  holiest  works  are  done, 
His  soul  depends  on  grace  alone  : 
This  is  the  man  thy  face  shall  see, 
And  dweli  for  ever,  Lord,  with  thee. 

Psalm   16.     FicsiPART     L.  M. 

Confession  of  our  Poverty  ;  and.  Saints  the  best  Company  ;  or  good 
Works  profit  Men,  not  God 

PRESERVE  me,  Lord,  in  time  of  need, 
For  succour  to  thy  throne  I  flee, 

But  have  no  merits  there  to  plead  ; 

My  goodness  cannot  reach  to  thee. 
*2  Oft  have  my  heart  and  tongue  confess'd, 

How  empty  and  how  poor  I  am  ; 

My  praise  can  never  make  thee  bless'd, 

Nor  add  new  glories  to  thy  name. 
3  Yet,  Lord,  thy  saints  on  earth  may  reap 

Some  profit  by  the  good  we  do  ; 

These  are  the  company  f  keep. 

These  are  the  choicest  friends  I  know. 
1  Let  others  choose  trie  sons  of  mirth 

To  give  a  relish  to  their  wine  ! 

I  love  the  men  of  heavenly  birth, 

Whose  thoughts  and  language  are  divine. 
Psalm  16.    second  tart.    L.  M. 

Christ's  All- sufficiency. 

HOW  fast  their  guilt  and  sorrows  rise, 
Who  haste  to  seek  some  idol-god  ! 
I  \*ill  not  taste  their  sacrifice, 
Their  offerings  of  forbidden  blood. 
'2  My  God  provides  a  richer  cup, 
And  nobler  food  to  live  upon  ; 


28  PSALM  16. 

He  for  my  life  has  offer'd  up 

Jesus,  his  best  beloved  Son. 
3  His  love  is  my  perpetual  feast ; 

By  day  his  counsels  guide  me  right ; 

And  be  his  name  for  ever  blest, 

Who  gives  me  sweet  advice  by  night. 
1  I  set  him  still  before  mine  eyes : 

At  my  right  hand  be  stands  prepar'd 

To  keep  my  soul  from  all  surprise, 

And  be  my  everlasting  guard. 

Psalm   16.     third  part.     I,.  M. 

Courage  in  Death,  and  Hope  of  the  Resurrection 

WHEN  God  is  nigh,  my  faith  is  strong, 
His  arm  is  my  almighty  prop  : 
Be  glad,  my  heart,  rejoice,  my  tongue, 
My  dying  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope. 

2  Though  in  the  dust  I  lay  my  head, 
Yet,  gracious  God,  thou  wilt  not  leave 
My  soul  for  ever  with  the  dead, 

Nor  lose  thy  children  in  the  grave. 

3  My  flesh  shall  thy  first  call  obey, 
Shake  off  the  dust,  and  rise  on  high  ; 
Then  shalt  thou  lead  the  wondrous  way 
Up  to  thy  throne  above  the  sky. 

4  There  streams  of  endless  pleasure  flow  ; 
And  full  discoveries  of  thy  grace 
(Which  we  but  tasted  here  below) 
Spread  heavenly  joys  through  all  the  place. 

Psalm  16.  v    1—3      first  part.     C.  M 
Support  and  Counsel  from  God  without  Merit. 

SAVE  me.  O  Lord,  from  every  foe ; 
In  thee  my  trust  I  place, 
Though  all  the  good  that  I  can  do  * 

Can  ne'er  deserve  thy  grace. 
w2  Yet,  if  my  God  prolong  my  breath. 
The  saints  may  still  rejoice  \ 


PSALM  16.  29 

The  saints,  the  glory  of  the  earth. 
The  people  of  thy  choice. 

3  Let  heathens  to  their  idols  haste, 

And  worship  wood  or  stone  ; 
But  my  delightful  lot  is  cast 
Where  the  true  God  is  known. 

4  His  hand  provides  my  constant  food, 

He  fills  my  daily  cup ; 
Much  am  I  pleas'd  with  present  good. 
But  more  rejoice  in  hope. 

5  God  is  my  portion  and  my  joy  : 

His  counsels  are  my  light ; 
He  gives  me  sweet  advice  by  day 

And  gentle  hints  by  night. 
f>  My  soul  would  all  her  thoughts  approve 

To  his  all-seeing  eye ; 
Nor  death  nor  hell  my  hope  shall  move 

While  such  a  friend  is  nigh. 

Psalm   1 6.     SECOND  part.     C.  M. 

The  Death  and  Resurrection  of  Christ. 

I  SET  the  Lord  before  my  face, 
M  He  bears  my  courage  up  ; 
"  My  heart,  my  tongue,  their  joy  express. 
"  My  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope. 

2  "  My  spirit,  Lord,  thou  wilt  not  leave 

"  Where  souls  departed  are, 
i;  Nor  quit  my  body  to  the  grave 
"  To  see  corruption  there. 

3  "Thou  wilt  reveal  the  path  of  life, 

11  And  raise  me  to  thy  throne  : 
:>  Thy  courts  immortal  pleasure  give, 
"  Thy  presence  joys  unknown." 

4  ,[Thus  in  the  name  of  Christ  the  Lord. 

The  holy  David  sung, 
And  Providence  fulfills  the  word 
Of  his  prophetic  tongue. 
3* 


30  PSALM  17. 

5  Jesus,  whom  every  saint  adores, 

Was  crucify'd  and  slain  ; 
Behold  the  tomb  its  prey  restores, 
Behold  he  lives  again. 

6  When  shall  my  feet  arise  and  stand 

On  heaven's  eternal  hills  ? 
There  sits  the  Son  at  God's  right  hand, 
And  there  the  Father  smiles.] 

Psalm  17.  v.  13,  &c.    S.  M. 

Portion  of  Saints  and  Sinners;  ort  Hope  and  Despair  in  Death 

ARISE,  my  gracious  God, 
And  make  the  wicked  flee  ; 
They  are  but  thy  chastising  rod 
To  drive  thy  saints  to  thee. 
w2  Behold  the  sinner  dies, 

His  haughty  words  are  vain, 
Here  in  this  life  his  pleasure  lies. 
And  all  beyond  is  pain. 

3  Then  let  his  pride  advance, 

And  boast  of  all  his  store  ; 
The  Lord  is  my  inheritance, 
My  soul  can  wish  no  more. 

4  I  shall  behold  the  face 

Of  my  forgiving  God  ; 
And  stand  complete  in  righteousness 
Wash'd  in  my  Saviour's  blood. 

5  There's  a  new  heaven  begun, 

When  I  awake  from  death, 

Drest  in  the  likeness  of  thy  Son, 

And  draw  immortal  breath. 

Psalm  17.     L   M. 

The  Sinner's  Portion  and  Saint's  Hope;  or,  the  Heaven  of  Separate 
Souls,  and  the  Resurrection. 

LORD,  I  am  thine  ;  but  thou  wilt  prove 
My  faith,  my  patience,  and  my  love  ; 


PSALM  18.  31 

When  men  of  spite  against  me  join, 

They  are  the  sword,  the  hand  is  thine. 
!  Their  hope  and  portion  lie  below  ; 

'Tis  all  the  happiness  they  know, 

'Tis  all  they  seek  ;  they  take  their  shares, 

And  leave  the  rest  among  their  heirs. 
3  What  sinners  value,  I  resign  ; 

Lord,  'tis  enough  that  thou  art  mine : 

I  shall  behold  thy  blissful  face, 

And  stand  complete  in  righteousness. 

1  This  life  's  a  dream,  an  empty  show  : 
But  the  bright  world  to  which  I  go, 
Hath  joys  substantial  and  sincere  ; 
When  shall  I  wake  and  find  me  there  ? 

5  O  glorious  hour !  O  blest  abode  ! 

I  shall  be  near,  and  like  my  God  ; 

And  flesh  and  sin  no  more  control 

The  sacred  pleasures  of  the  soul. 
<)  My  flesh  shall  slumber  in  the  ground, 

Till  the  last  trumpet's  joyful  sound  ; 

Then  burst  the  chains  with  sweet  surprise, 

And  in  my  Saviour's  image  rise. 

Psalm    18.   V.  1—9,15—18.     FIRST  part.     L.   M 

Deliverance  from  Despair;  or  Temptation  overcome. 

THEE  will  I  love,  O  Lord,  my  strength, 
My  rock,  my  tower,  my  high  defence  : 
Thy  mighty  arm  shall  be  my  trust, 
For  I  have  found  salvation  thence. 

2  Death,  and  the  terrors  of  the  grave, 
Stood  round  me  with  their  dismal  shade  ; 
While  floods  of  high  temptation  rose, 
And  made  my  sinking  soul  afraid. 

3  I  saw  the  opening  gates  of  hell, 
With  endless  pains  and  sorrows  there, 
(Which  none  but  they  that  feel  can  tell) 
While  I  was  hurry'd  to  despair. 


32  PSALM  18. 

4  In  my  distress  I  call'd  my  God, 
When  I  could  scarce  believe  him  mine ; 
He  bow'd  his  ear  to  my  complaint, 
And  prov'd  his  saving  grace  divine. 

5  [With  speed  he  flew  to  my  relief, 
As  on  a  cherub's  wing  he  rode  ; 
Awful,  and  bright  as  lightning,  shone 
The  face  of  my  deliverer,  God. 

ft  Temptations  fled  at  his  rebuke, 

The  blast  of  his  almighty  breath  : 

He  sent  salvation  from  on  high, 

And  drew  me  from  the  deeps  of  death.] 
7  Great  were  my  fears,  my  foes  were  gr^at, 

Much  was  their  strength  and  more  their  rage  ; 

But  Christ,  my  Lord  is  conquerer  still 

In  all  the  wars  the  proud  can  wage. 
S  My  song  for  ever  shall  record 

That  terrible,  that  joyful  hour ; 

And  give  the  glory  to  the  Lord, 

Due  to  his  mercy  and  his  power. 

Psallll    1  8.       V.  20—26.       SECOND  PART.       L.    M. 

Sincerity  Proved  and  Rewarded, 

LORD,  thou  hast  seen  my  soul  sincere, 
Hast  made  thy  truth  and  love  appear  ; 
Before  mine  eyes  I  set  thy  laws, 
And  thou  hast  own'd  my  righteous  cause, 

'i  Since  I  have  learn'd  thy  holy  ways, 
I've  walk'd  upright  before  thy  face  : 
Or  if  my  feet  did  e'er  depart, 
Thy  love  reclaim'd  my  wandering  heart. 

;>  What  sore  temptations  broke  my  rest ! 
What  wars  and  strugglings  in  my  breast 
But  through  thy  grace,  that  reigns  within 
I  guard  against  my  darling  sin  : 

4  That  sin  that  close  besets  me  still, 
That  works  and  strives  against  my  will ; 


PSALM  18.  33 

When  shall  thy  Spirit's  sovereign  power 
Destroy  it,  that  it  rise  no  more  ? 

5  With  an  impartial  hand,  th*  LnrH 
r^.i       *  ..wuais  meir  reward  : 

The  kind  and  faithful  soul  shall  find 

A  God  as  faithful  and  as  kind. 

6  And  men  that  love  revenge  shall  know, 
God  hath  an  arm  of  vengeance  too : 
The  just  and  pure  shall  ever  say. 

Thou  art  more  pure,  more  just  tlia»>  they. 
Psallll    18.   v.  30.  31,  34,  Bbt  46,  &c 

THIRD     PART        L.    M. 

Rejoicing  in  God ;  or,  Salvation  and  Triumph . 

JUST  are  thy  ways,  and  true  thy  word, 
Great  Rock  of  my  secure  abode  ; 
Who  is  a  God  beside  the  Lord  ? 
Or  where  's  a  refuge  like  our  God  ? 

2  'Tis  he  that  girds  me  with  his  might, 
Gives  me  his  holy  sword  to  wield  ; 
And  while  with  sin  and  hell  1  fight, 
Spreads  his  salvation  for  my  shield. 

3  He  lives,  and  blessings  crown  h«s  reign ; 
The  God  of  my  salvation  lives  ; 

The  dark  designs  of  hell  are  vain, 

While  heavenly  peace  my  Father  gives. 
i  Before  the  scoffers  of  the  a^e, 

I  will  exalt  my  Father's  name, 

Nor  tremble  at  their  mighty  rage, 

But  meet  reproach,  and  bear  the  shame. 
5  To  David  and  his  royal  seed, 

Thy  grace  for  ever  shall  extend  ; 

Thy  love  to  saints,  in  Christ  their  head, 

Knows  not  a  limit,  nor  an  end. 

Psalm  1 8 .    first  part.    C.  M. 

Victory  and  Triumph  over  Temporal  Enemies. 

WE  Jove  thee,  Lord,  and  we  adore  : 
Now  is  thine  arm  reveaPd ; 


a4  PSALM  18. 

Thou  art  our  strength,  our  heavenly  tower* 
Our  bulwark  and  our  shield. 

And  find  a  sure  defence  ; 
His  holy  name  our  lips  invoke, 
And  draw  salvation  thence. 

3  When  God,  our  leader,  shines  in  armse 

What  mortal  heart  can  bear 

The  thunder  of  his  loud  alarms  1 

The  lightning  of  his  spear  ? 

4  He  rides  upon  the  winged  wind, 

And  angels  in  array 
In  millions,  wait  to  know  his  mind, 
And,  swift  as  flames,  obey. 

5  He  speaks,  and  at  his  fierce  rebuke 

Whole  armies  are  dismay'd  ; 
His  voice,  his  frown,  his  angry  look, 
Strikes  all  their  courage  dead. 

6  He  forms  our  generals  for  the  field, 

With  all  their  dreadful  skill  ; 
Gives  them  his  awful  sword  to  wield, 
And  makes  their  hearts  of  steel. 

7  Oft  has  the  Lord  whole  nations  bless'd 

For  his  own  church's  sake : 
The  powers  that  give  his  people  rest, 
Shall  of  his  care  partake. 

Psallll    18.      SEOOM)   PART.      C.    M- 
The  Conquerer's   Song. 

TO  thine  almighty  arm  we  owe 
The  triumphs  of  the  day  : 
Thy  terrors,  Lord,  confound  the  foe, 
And  melt  their  strength  away. 
3  'Tis  by  thy  aid  our  troops  prevail, 
And  break  united  powers, 
Or  burn  their  boasted  fleets,  or  scale 
The  proudest  of  their  towers. 


B 


PSALM  19.  35 

3  How  have  we  chasM  them  through  the  field, 
And  trod  them  to  the  ground, 
While  thy  salvation  was  our  shield. 
But  they  no  shelter  found  ! 
I  In  vain  to  idol  saints  they  cry, 
And  perish  in  their  blood  : 
Where  is  a  rock  so  great,  so  high. 
So  powerful  as  our  God  ? 
5  The  God  of  Israel  ever  lives : 
His  name  be  ever  bless'd : 
Tis  his  own  arm  the  vict'ry  gives, 
And  gives  his  people  rest. 

Psalni    19,      FIBST  PART.     S.  M-. 

The  Book  of  JVature  and  Scripture. 
For  the  Lord's  Day  morning. 

.EHOLD  the  lofty  sky 
Declares  its  Maker,  God  : 
And  all  the  starry  works  on  high 
Proclaim  his  power  abroad. 
2  The  darkness  and  the  light 

Still  keep  their  course  the  same : 
While  night  to  day,  and  day  to  night. 
Divinely  teach  his  name. 
I)  In  every  different  land 

Their  general  voice  is  known. 
They  show  the  wonders  of  his  hand. 
And  orders  of  his  throne. 
1  Ye  Christian  lands,  rejoice  ; 
Here  he  reveals  his  word  : 
We  are  not  left  to  nature's  voice 
To  bid  us  know  the  Lord. 

5  His  statutes  and  commands 
Are  set  before  our  eyes ; 

He  puts  his  gospel  in  our  hands, 
Where  our  salvation  lies. 

6  His  laws  are  just  and  pure, 
His  truth  without  deceit, 


36  PSALM  19. 

His  promises  for  ever  sure, 
And  his  rewards  are  great. 

7  [Not  honey  to  the  taste 

Affords  so  much  delight ; 
Nor  gold  that  has  the  furnace  pass'd 
So  much  allures  the  sight. 

8  While  of  thy  works  I  sing, 

Thy  glory  to  proclaim, 
Accept  the  praise,  my  God,  my  King, 
In  my  Redeemer's  name.] 

Psalm    19.       SECOND  PART.      S.    M. 

God's  Word  most  excellent ;  or,  Sincerity  and  Watchfulness. 

For  the  Lord's  Day  morning. 

BEHOLD,  the  morning  sun 
Begins  his  glorious  way  ; 
His  beams  through  all  the  nations  run. 
And  life  and  light  convey. 
*2  .But  where  the  gospel  comes 
It  spreads  diviner  light ; 
It  calls  dead  sinners  from  their  tombs, 
And  gives  the  blind  their  sight. 
3  How  perfect  is  thy  word  ! 
And  all  thy  judgments  just, 
For  ever  sure  thy  promise,  Lord, 
And  men  securely  trust. 
1  My  gracious  God,  how  plain 
Are  thy  directions  given  ! 
O  may  1  never  read  in  vain, 
But  find  the  path  to  heaven  ! 

PAUSE. 

5  I  heard  thy  word  with  love, 

And  I  would  fain  obey : 
Send  thy  good  Spirit  from  above, 
To  guide  me,  lest  I  stray. 

6  O  who  can  ever  find 

The  errors  of  his  ways? 


PSALM  19.  i: 

Yet,  with  a  bold,  presumptuous  mind. 
I  would  not  dare^transgress. 

7  Warn  me  of  every  sin, 

Forgive  my  secret  faults, 
And  cleanse  this  guilty  soul  of  mine, 
Whose  crimes  exceed  my  thoughts. 

8  W'hile,  with  my  heart  and  tongue, 

1  spread  thy  praise  abroad, 
Accept  the  worship  and  the  song, 
My  Saviour  and  my  God. 

Psalm  19.    L.  M. 

The  Books  of  Nature  and  Scripture  compared;  or,  the  glory  una 
success  of  the  Gospel. 

THE  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord  : 
In  every  star  thy  goodness  shines  : 

But  when  our  eyes  behold  thy  word, 

We  read  thy  name  in  fairer  lines. 
'I  The  rolling  sun,  the  changing  light, 

And  nights  and  days,  thy  power  confess  : 

But  the  blest  volume  thou  hast  writ, 

Reveals  thy  justice  and  thy  grace. 
3  Sun,  moon,  and  stars  convey  thy  praise 

Round  the  whole  earth,  and  never  stand : 

So  when  thy  truth  began  its  race, 

It  touch'd  and  glanc'd  on  every  land. 
I  Nor  shall  the  spreading  gospel  rest 

Till  through  the  world  thy  truth  has  run ; 

Till  Christ  has  all  the  nations  blest, 

That  see  the  light,  or  feel  the  sun. 

5  Great  Sun  of  righteousness,  arise, 
Bless  the  dark  world  with  heavenly  light : 
Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise  ; 
Thy  laws  are  pure,  thy  judgments  right. 

6  Thy  noblest  wonders  here  we  view, 
In  so^ls  renew'd  and  sins  forgiven ; 


38  PSALM  19. 

Lord,  cleanse  my  sins,  my  soul  renew, 
And  make  thy  word  my  guide  to  heaven. 

Psalm  19.     To  the  tune  of  the  113th  Psalm. 
The  Book  of  Nature  and  Scripture. 

GREAT  God,  the  heaven's  well  order'd  frame 
Declares  the  glories  of  thy  name  : 
There  thy  rich  works  of  wonder  shine ! 
A  thousand  starry  beauties  there, 
A  thousand  radiant  marks  appear 
Of  boundless  power,  and  skill  divine. 

2  From  night  to  day,  from  day  to  night, 
The  dawning  and  the  dying  light, 

Lectures  of  heavenly  wisdom  read  ; 
With  silent  eloquence  they  raise 
Our  thoughts  to  our  Creator's  praise, 

And  neither  sound  nor  language  need. 

3  Yet  their  divine  instructions  run 
Far  as  the  journeys  of  the  sun, 

And  every  nation  knows  their  voice. 
The  sun,  like  some  young  bridegroom  dress'd, 
Breaks  from  the  chambers  of  the  east, 

Rolls  round,  and  makes  the  earth  rejoice. 
1  Where'er  he  spreads  his  beams  abroad. 
He  smiles,  and  speaks  his  Maker,  God  ; 

All  nature  joins  to  show  thy  praise  : 
Thus  God  in  every  creature  shines  ; 
Fair  is  the  book  of  nature's  lines, 

But  fairer  is  the  book  of  grace. 

PAUSE. 

5  I  love  the  volumes  of  thy  word ; 

What  light  and  joy  those  leaves  afford 
To  souls  benighted  and  distress'd  ! 
Thy  precepts  guide  my  doubtful  way, 
Thy  fear  forbids  my  feet  to  stray, 
Thy  promise  leads  my  heart  to  rest. 


PSALM   >0.  39 

6  From  the  discoveries  of  thy  law 
The  perfect  rules  of  life  I  draw  : 

These  are  my  study  ami  delight ; 
Not  honey  so  invites  the  tnste, 
Nor  gold  that  hath  the  furnace  past 

Appears  so  pleasing  to  the  sight. 
?  Thy  threatenings  wake  my  slumbering  eyes. 
And  warn  me  where  my  danger  lies; 

But  'tis  thy  blessed  gospel,  Lord, 
That  makes  my  guilty  conscience  clean, 
Converts  my  soul,  subdues  my  sin, 

And  gives  a  free,  but  large  reward. 
8  Who  knows  the  errors  of  his  thoughts ! 
My  God,  forgive  my  secret  faults, 

And  from  presumptuous  sins  restrain ; 
Accept  my  poor  attempts  of  praise, 
That  I  have  read  thy  book  of  grace 

And  book  of  nature  not  in  vain. 

Psalm  £0.     L.  M. 

Prayer,  and  Hope  of  Victory. 
For  a  day  of  prayer  in  time  of  war. 

NOW  may  the  God  of  power  and  grace 
Attend  his  people's  humble  cry  ! 
Jehovah  hears  when  Israel  prays, 
And  brings  deliverance  from  on  high. 

•J  The  name  of  Jacob's  God  defends, 
When  bucklers  fail  and  brazen  walls  ; 
He  from  his  sanctuary  sends 
Succour  and  strength  when  Zion  calls. 

3  Well  he  remembers  all  our  sighs, 
His  love  excee  Is  our  best  deserts  ; 
His  love  accepts  the  sacrific* 
Of  humble  groans  and  broken  hearts. 

I  In  his  salvation  is  our  hope, 
\nd  in  the  name  of  Israel's  God 


40  PSALM  21. 

Our  troops  shall  lift  their  banners  up, 
Our  navies  spread  their  flags  abroad. 

5  Some  trust  in  horses  train'd  for  war, 
And  some  of  chariots  make  their  boasts  :. 
Our  surest  expectations  are 

From  thee,  the  Lord  of  heavenly  hosts. 

6  [O  may  the  memory  of  thy  name 
Inspire  our  armies  for  the  fight ! 

Our  foes  shall  fall  and  die  with  shame. 
Or  quit  the  field  with  coward  flight.] 

7  Now  save  us,  Lord,  from  slavish  fear, 
Now  let  our  hopes  be  firm  and  strong, 
Till  thy  salvation  shall  appear, 

And  joy  and  triumph  raise  the  song. 
Psalm  91.    C.  M. 

National  Blessings  acknowledged. 

IN  thee,  great  God,  with  songs  of  praise 
Our  favoured  States  rejoice  ; 
And,  bless'd  with  thy  salvation,  raise 
To  heaven  their  cheerful  voice. 

2  Thy  sure  defence,  thro'  nations  round. 

Hath  spread  our  rising  name, 

And  all  our  feeble  efforts  crown'd 

With  freedom  and  with  fame. 

3  In  deep  distress  our  injur'd  land, 

Implor'd  thy  power  to  save; 
For  life  we  prayed ;  thy  bounteous  ham* 
The  timely  blessing  gave. 

4  Thy  mighty  arm,  eternal  Power, 

Oppos'd  their  deadly  aim, 
In  mercy  swept  them  from  our  shore, 
And  spread  their  sails  with  shame. 

5  On  thee,  in  want,  in  wo,  or  pain, 

Our  hearts  alone  rely  ; 
Our  rights  thy  mercy  will  maintain. 
And  all  our  wants  supply. 


PSALM   22.  4l 

6  Thus,  Lord,  thy  wondrous  powers  declare, 
And  still  exalt  thy  fame  ; 
While  we  glad  songs  of  praise  prepare, 
For  thine  A  mighty  name. 

Psalm  91.  v.  1—9.    L.  M. 

Christ  exalted  to  the  Kingdom. 

DAVID  rejoic'd  in  God,  his  strength, 
Rais'd  to  the  throne  by  special  grace  ; 
But  Christ,  the  Son,  appears  at  length, 
Fulfils  the  triumph  and  the  praise. 

2  How  great  the  bless'd  Messiah's  joy 
In  the  salvation  of  thy  hand  ! 

Lord  thou  hast  rais'd  his  kingdom  high, 
And  given  the  world  to  his  command. 

3  Thy  goodness  grants  what  e'er  he  will  : 
Nor  doth  the  least  request  withhold  : 
Blessings  of  love  prevent  him  still, 
And  crowns  of  glory,  not  of  gold. 

i  Honour  and  majesty  divine 

Around  his  sacred  temples  shine : 

Blest  with  the  favour  of  thy  face, 

And  length  of  everlasting  days. 
5  Thine  hand  shall  find  out  all  his  foes  ; 

And,  as  a  fiery  oven  glows 

With  raging  heat  and  living  coals, 

So  shall  thy  wrath  devour  their  souls. 

Psalm    22.    V.    1—6.       FIRST  PART.       CM. 

The  Sufferings  and  Death  of  Christ. 

*HY  has  my  God  my  soul  forsook, 
Nor  will  a  smile  afford  ? 
(Thus  David  once  in  anguish  spoke, 
And  thus  our  dying  Lord.) 
2  Though 'tis  thy  chief  delight  to  dwell 
Among  thy  praising  saints, 
Vet  thou  canst  hear  our  groans  as  well. 
And  pity  our  complaints. 
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42  PSALM  22. 

3  Our  fathers  trusted  in  thy  name> 

And  great  deliv'rance  found  ; 
But  I'm  a  worm,  despis'd  of  men, 
And  trodden  to  the  ground. 

4  With  shaking  head  they  pass  me  by. 

And  laugh  my  soul  to  scorn  : 
14  In  vain  he  trusts  in  God,"  they  cry, 
fci  Neglected  and  forlorn." 

5  But  thou  art  he  who  form'd  my  flesh 

By  thine  Almighty  word  ; 
And  since  I  hung  upon  the  breast. 
My  hope  is  in  the  Lord. 

6  Why  will  my  Father  hide  his  face, 

When  foes  stand  threatening  round. 
In  the  dark  hour  of  deep  distress, 
And  not  an  helper  found? 

PAUSE. 

T  Behold  thy  darling  left  among 
The  cruel  and  the  proud, 
By  foes  encompass'd,  fierce  and  strong. 
As  lions  roaring  loud. 

8'  From  earth  and  hell  my  sorrows  meet, 
To  multiply  the  smart ; 
They  nail  my  hands,  they  pierce  my  feet. 
And  try  to  vex  my  heart. 
*J  Yet  if  thy  sovereign  hand  let  loose 
The  rage  of  earth  and  hell, 
Why  will  my  heavenly  Father  bruise 
The  Son  he  loved  so  well? 
1.0  My  God,  if  possible  it  be, 
Withhold  this  bitter  cup; 
But  I  resign  my  will  to  thee, 
And  drink  the  sorrows  up. 
11  My  heart  dissolves  with  pangs  unknown  : 
In  groans  I  waste  my  breath  ; 


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psalm  22.  43 

Thy  heavy  hand  has  brought  me  down. 
Low  as  the  dust  of  death. 
12  Father,  I  give  my  spirit  up, 
And  trust  it  in  thy  hand  ; 
My  dying  flesh  shall  rest  in  hope, 
And  rise  at  thy  command. 

Psallll  22.  v.  20,  81,  27—31.     second  part,  C.  M. 

Christ's   Sufferings  and  Exaltation. 

'OW  from  the  roaring  lion's  rage, 
"O  Lord,  protect  thy  Son; 
"  Nor  leave  thy  darling  to  engage 
"  The  powers  of  hell  alone. 
2  Thus  did  our  suffering  Saviour  pray, 
With  mighty  cries  and  tears  ; 
God  heard  him  in  that  dreadful  day. 
And  chas'd  away  his  fears. 
:>  Great  was  the  victory  of  his  death, 
His  throne  exalted  high  ; 
And  all  the  kindreds  of  the  earth 
Shall  worship,  or  shall  die. 

4  A  numerous  offspring  must  arise 

From  his  expiring  groans  ; 
They  shall  be  reckon'd  in  his  eyes 
For  daughters  and  for  sons. 

5  The  meek  and  humble  souls  shall  see 

His  table  richly  spread  ; 
And  all  that  seek  the  Lord  shall  be 
With  joys  immortal  fed. 
•  )  The  isles  shall  know  the  righteousness 
Of  our  incarnate  God  ; 
And  nations  yet  unborn  profess 
Salvation  in  his  blood. 

Psalm  22.    L.  M. 

Christ's   Sufferings  and  Exaltation. 

J^rOW  let  our  mournful  songs  record 
^-^      The  dying  sorrows  of  our  Lord. 


44  PSALM  23. 

When  he  complain'd  in  tears  and  blood, 
As  one  forsaken  of  his  God. 

2  The  Jews  behold  him  thus  forlorn, 

And  shake  their  heads,  and  laugh  in  scorn  ; 
"  He  rescu'd  others  from  the  grave ; 
"  Now  let  him  try  himself  to  save. 

3  "  This  is  the  man  did  once  pretend 
11  God  was  his  Father  and  his  Friend : 
"  If  God  the  blessed  lov'd  him  so, 

"  Why  doth  he  fail  to  help  him  now  V' 

i  Oh  savage  people  !  cruel  priests ! 
How  they  stood  round  like  raging  beasts  ; 
Like  lions  gaping  to  devour, 
When  God  had  left  him  in  their  power. 

5  They  wound  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet, 
Till  streams  of  blood  each  other  meet ; 
By  lot  his  garments  they  divide, 
And  mock  the  pangs  in  which  he  died. 

ti  But  God  his  father  heard  his  cry : 

Rais'd  from  the  dead,  he  reigns  on  high .: 
The  nations  learn  his  righteousness, 
And  humble  sinners  taste  his  grace. 

Psalm  23.    L.  M. 

God  our  Shepherd. 

MY  Shepherd  is  the  living  Lord  ; 
Now  shall  my  wants  be  well  supply 'd 
His  Providence  and  holy  word 
Becomes  my  safety  and  my  guide. 
'2  In  pastures  where  salvation  grows 

He  makes  me  feed,  he  makes  me  rest : 
There  living  water  gently  flows, 
And  all  the  food's  divinely  bless'd. 
3  My  wandering  feet  his  ways  mistake  : 
But  he  restores  my  soul  to  peace, 
And  leads  me,  for  his  mercy's  sake, 
In  the  fair  paths  of  righteousness. 


PSALM   23.  45 

4  Though  I  walk  through  the  gloomy  vale. 

Where  death  and  all  its  terrors  are ; 
My  heart  and  hope  shall  never  fail, 

For  God  m\   Shepherd's  with  me  there. 

5  Amidst  the  darkness  and  the  deeps, 

Thou  art  my  comfort,  thou  my  stay  ; 
Thy  staff  supports  my  feeble  steps, 
Thy  rod  directs  my  doubtful  way. 

6  The  sons  of  earth  and  sons  of  hell, 

Gaze  at  thy  goodness,  and  repine 
To  see  my  table  spread  so  well, 

With  living  bread  and  cheerful  wine. 

7  [How  I  rejoice,  when  on  my  head 

Thy  Spirit  condescends  to  rest ! 
'Tis  a  divine  anointing  shed. 
Like  oil  of  gladness  at  a  feast. 

8  Surely  the  mercies  of  the  Lord 

Attend  his  household  all  their  days  ; 
There  will  I  dwell  to  hear  his  word, 
To  seek  his  face,  and  sing  his  praise.] 

Psalm  23.     C.  M. 

Y  Shepherd  will  supply  my  need  ; 
Jehovah  is  his  name; 
In  pastures  fresh  he  makes  me  feed, 
Beside  the  living  stream. 
'2  He  brings  my  wandering  spirit  back, 
When  I  forsake  his  ways, 
And  leads  me,  for  his  mercy's  sake, 
In  paths  of  truth  and  grace. 
3  When  I  walk  through  the  shades  of  death, 
Thy  presence  is  my  stay  ; 
One  word  of  thy  supporting  breath, 
Drives  all  my  fears  away. 
1  Thy  hand,  in  sight  of  all  my  foes, 
Doth  still  my  table  spread  ; 


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46  PSALM  23. 

My  cup  with  blessings  overflows, 
Thine  oil  anoints  my  head. 

5  The  sure  provisions  of  my  God 

Attend  me  all  my  days  ; 
O  may  thy  house  be  mine  abode, 
And  all  my  work  be  praise  ! 

6  There  would  I  find  a  settled  rest, 

(While  others  go  and  come,) 
No  more  a  stranger  nor  a  guest 
But  like  a  child  at  home. 

Psalm  £3.    s.  M. 

THE  Lord  my  Shepherd  is ; 
I  shall  be  well  supply'd  ; 
Since  he  is  mine,  and  I  am  his, 
What  can  i  want  beside  ? 

2  He  leads  me  to  the  place 

Where  heavenly  pasture  grows ; 
Where  living  waters  gently  pass, 
And  full  salvation  flows. 

3  If  e'er  I  go  astray, 

He  doth  my  soul  reclaim, 
And  guides  me  in  his  own  right  way, 
For  his  most  holy  name. 

4  While  he  affords  his  aid, 

I  cannot  yield  to  fear ; 
Tho'  I  should  walk  thro'  death's  dark  shade. 
My  Shepherd  's  with  me  there. 

5  Amid  surrounding  foes, 

Thou  dost  my  table  spread ; 
My  cup  with  blessings  overflows, 
And  joy  exalts  my  head. 

6  The  bounties  of  thy  love 

Shall  crown  my  following  days  ; 
Nor  from  thy  house  will  I  remove, 
Nor  cease  to  speak  thy  praise. 


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PSALM  24.  45 

Psalm  24.    C.  M. 

Dwelling  with  God 

HE  earth  for  ever  is  the  Lord's, 
With  Adam's  numerous  race  ; 
He  rais'd  its  arches  o'er  the  floods, 
And  built  it  on  the  seas. 

2  But  who,  among  the  sons  of  men, 

May  visit  thine  abode  ? 
He  that  has  hands  from  mischief  clean. 
Whose  heart  is  right  with  God. 

3  This  is  the  man  may  rise  and  take 

The  blessings  of  his  grace; 
This  is  the  lot  of  those  that  seek 
The  God  of  Jacob's  face. 
1  Xow  let  our  soul's  immortal  powers 
To  meet  the  Lord  prepare, 
Lift  up  their  everlasting  doors, 
The  King  of  glory's  near. 
')  The  King  of  glory!     Who  can  tell 
The  wonders  of  his  might  ? 
He  rules  the  nations  ;  but  to  dwell 
With  saints  is  his  delight. 

Psalm  24.    L.  M. 

Saints  dwell  in  Heaven;  or,  Christ's  Ascension, 

THIS  spacious  earth  is  all  the  Lord's, 
And  men  and  worms,  and  beasts  and  birds  ; 

He  rais'd  the  building  on  the  seas, 

And  gave  it  for  their  dwelling-place. 
%l  But  there's  a  brighter  world  on  high, 

Thy  palace,  Lord,  above  the  sky  ; 

Who  shall  ascend  that  bless'd  abode, 

And  dwell  so  near  his  Maker,  God  ? 
3  He  that  abhors  and  fears  to  sin, 

Whose  heart  is  pure,  whose  hands  are  clean 

Him  shall  the  Lord,  the  Saviour  bless, 

And  clothe  his  soul  with  righteousness. 


48  PSALM  25. 

4  These  are  the  men,  the  pious  race, 
That  seek  the  God  of  Jacob's  face  : 
These  shall  enjoy  the  blissful  sight, 
And  dwell  in  everlasting  light. 

PAUSE. 

5  Rejoice,  ye  shining  worlds  on  high, 
Behold  the  King  of  glory  nigh! 
Who  can  this  King  of  glory  be  ? 
The  mighty  Lord,  the  Saviour's  he. 

6  Ye  heavenly  gates,  your  leaves  display, 
To  make  the  Lord,  the  Saviour,  way  : 
Laden  with  spoils  from  earth  and  hell, 
The  Conqueror  comes  with  God  to  dwell; 

*  Rais'd  from  the  dead,  in  awful  state, 
He  opens  heaven's  eternal  gate, 
To  give  his  saints  a  bless'd  abode 
Near  their  Redeemer  and  their  God. 

Psalm  25.  v.  1 — 11.  first  part.     S.  M 

Waiting  for  Pardon  and  Direction. 

I  LIFT  my  soul  to  God, 
My  trust  is  in  his  name  ; 
Let  not  my  foes,  that  seek  my  bloody 
Still  triumph  in  my  shame. 

2  Sin  and  the  powers  of  hell 

Persuade  me  to  despair  ; 
Lord,  make  me  know  thy  cov'nant  well. 
That  I  may  'scape  the  snare. 

3  From  gleams  of  dawning  light 

Till  evening  shades  arise, 
For  thy  salvation,  Lord,  1  wait, 
With  ever-longing  eyes. 

4  Remember  all  thy  grace, 

And  lead  me  in  thy  truth  ; 
Forgive  the  sins  of  riper  daysj 
And  follies  of  my  youth. 


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PSALM  *25.  4i» 

5  The  Lord  is  just  and  kind, 

The  meek  shall  learn  his  ways, 
And  ev'ry  humble  sinner  find 
The  methods  of  his  grace, 
u'  For  his  own  goodness1  sake 

He  saves  my  soul  from  shame  ; 
He  pardons  (tho'  my  guilt  be  great) 
Thro'  my  Redeemer's  name. 

Psallll    25.    V.    12,    14,  10,   13.    SECOND  PART.         S.  M 

Divine  Instruction. 

HERE  shall  the  man  be  found 
That  fears  t'  offend  his  God, 
That  loves  the  gospel's  joyful  sound, 
And  trembles  at  the  rod  ? 
"2  The  Lord  shall  make  him  know 
The  secrets  of  his  heart, 
The  wonders  of  his  cov'nant  show. 
And  all  his  love  impart. 
3  The  dealings  of  his  power 
Are  truth  and  mercy  still, 
With  such  as  keep  his  cov'nant  sure.. 
And  love  to  do  his  will, 
i  Their  souls  shall  dwell  at  ease 
Before  their  Maker's  face  ; 
Their  seed  shall  taste  the  promises 
In  their  extensive  grace. 

Psalm  25.     V.  15—22.  THIRD  PART.   S.  M 

Distress  of  Soul ;  or,  Backsliding  and  Desertion. 

"INEe  eys  and  my  desire 
Are  ever  to  the  Lord  ; 
I  love  to  plead  his  promis'd  grace.. 
And  rest  upon  his  word. 
"2  Turn,  turn  thee  to  my  soul, 
Bring  thy  salvation  near  ; 
When  will  thy  hand  assist  my  feet 
To  'scape  the  deadly  snare  ! 


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50  PSALM    26. 

3  When  shall  the  sovereign  grace 

Of  my  forgiving  God, 
Restore  me  from  those  dangerous  ways 
My  wandering  feet  have  trod  ! 

4  The  tumult  of  my  thoughts 

Doth  but  enlarge  my  wo  ; 
My  spirit  languishes,  my  heart 
Is  desolate  and  low. 

5  With  every  morning  light 

My  sorrow  new  begins ; 
Look  on  my  anguisl   and  my  pain. 
And  pardon  all  my  sins. 

PAUSE. 

6  Behold  the  hosts  of  hell, 

How  cruel  is  their  hate  ! 
Against  my  life  they  rise,  and  join 
Their  fury  with  deceit. 
T  O  keep  my  soul  from  death, 
Nor  put  my  hope  to  shame ; 
For  I  have  plac'd  my  only  trust 
In  my  Redeemer's  name. 
8  With  humble  faith  1  wait 
To  see  thy  face  again  : 
Of  Israel  shall  ne'er  be  said, 
"  He  sought  the  Lord  in  vain." 
Psalm  26.     L.  M. 

Self-examination  ;  or,  Evidences  of  Grace, 

JUDGE  me,  O  Lord,  and  prove  my  ways. 
And  try  my  reins,  and  try  my  heart: 

My  faith  upon  thy  promise  stays, 

Nor  from  thy  law  my  feet  depart. 
2  I  hate  to  walk,  I  hate  to  sit 

With  men  of  vanity  and  lies; 

The  scoffer  and  the  hypocrite 

Are  the  abhorrence  of  mine  eyes. 
:>  Amongst  thy  saints  will  I  appear, 

Array 'd  in  robes  of  innocence  ; 


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PSALM  27.  51 

But  when  I  stand  before  thy  bar, 

The  blood  of  Christ  is  my  defence. 
i  I  love  thy  habitation,  Lord, 

The  temple  where  thine  honours  dwell ; 

There  shall  I  hear  thy  holy  word, 

And  there  thy  works  of  wonder  tell. 
5  Let  not  my  soul  be  join'd  at  last 

With  men  of  treachery  and  blood, 

Since  1  my  days  on  earth  have  past 

Among  the  saints  and  near  my  God. 

Psallll    27.    V    1—6.    FIRST  PART.       CM. 
The  Church  is  our  Delight  and  Safety. 
HE  Lord  of  glory  is  my  light, 
And  my  salvation  too  : 
God  is  my  strength;  nor  will  I  fear 
What  all  my  foes  can  do. 
'I  One  privilege  my  heart  desires  : 
O  grant  me  an  abode 
Among  the  churches  of  thy  saints, 
The  temples  of  my  God. 
3  There  shall  I  offer  my  requests, 
And  see  thy  beauty  still  ; 
Shall  hear  thy  messages  of  love, 
And  there  inquire  thy  will. 
1  When  troubles  rise,  and  storms  appear, 
There  may  his  children  hide  ; 
God  has  a  strong  pavilion,  where 
He  makes  my  soul  abide. 
5  Now  shall  my  head  be  lifted  high 
Above  my  foes  around, 
And  songs  of  joy  and  victory 
Within  thy  temple  sound. 

Psallll  27.     v.    8,  9,  13,  !4.    SECOND  part.    CM. 
Prayer  and  Hope. 
^OON  as  I  heard  my  Father  say, 
£3  kt  Ye  children,  seek  my  grace," 


32  PSALM  28. 

"  My  heart  reply 'd  without  delay  !" 
"  I'll  seek  my  Father's  face.  " 

2  Let  not  thy  face  be  hid  from  me. 

Nor  frown  my  soul  away; 
God  of  my  life,  I  fly  to  thee 
In  a  distressing  day. 

3  Should  friends  and  kindred,  near  and  dear 

Leave  me  to  want  or  die, 
My  God  will  make  my  life  his  care. 
And  all  my  need  supply. 

4  My  fainting  flesh  had  died  with  grief. 

Had  not  my  soul  believ'd, 

To  see  thy  grace  provide  relief, 

Nor  was  my  hope  deceiv'd. 

5  Wait  on  the  Lord,  ye  trembling  saints 

And  keep  your  courage  up  : 
He'll  raise  your  spirit  when  it  faintsy 
And  far  exceed  your  hope. 

Psalm  98.     L.  M. 

God  the  Refuge  of  the  Afflicted. 

TO  thee,  O  Lord,  I  raise  my  cries ; 
My  fervent  prayer  in  mercy  hear  ; 
For  ruin  waits  my  trembling  soul, 
If  thou  refuse  a  gracious  ear. 

2  When  suppliant  tow'rds  thy  holy  hill 
I  lift  my  mournful  hands  to  pray, 
Afford  thy  grace,  nor  drive  me  still* 
With  impious  hypocrites,  away. 

3  To  sous  of  falsehood,  that  despise 
The  works  and  wonders  of  thy  reign, 
Thy  vengeance  gives  the  due  reward. 
And  sinks  their  souls  to  endless  pain. 

\  But,  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 

Whose  mercy  hears  my  mournful  voice, 
My  heart,  that  trusteu  in  his  word, 
In  his  salvation  shall  rejoice. 


PSALM  30.  53 

5  Let  every  saint,  in  sore  distress, 
JK  faith  approach  his  Saviour  God  ; 
Then  grant,  O  Lord,  thy  pard'ning  grace, 
Ynd  feed  thy  church  with  heavenly  food. 
Psalm  29.    L.  M. 

Storvi  a7id  Thunder. 

GIVE  to  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  fame, 
Give  to  the  Lord  renown  and  power  : 
Ascribe  due  honours  to  his  name, 
And  his  eternal  might  adore. 
*2  The  Lord  proclaims  his  power  aloud 
Thro'  every  ocean,  every  land  ; 
His  voice  divides  the  watery  cloud, 
And  lightnings  blaze  at  his  command. 

3  He  speaks,  and  tempest,  hail  and  wind, 
Lay  the  wide  forest  bare  around  ; 

The  fearful  hart,  and  frighted  hind, 
Leap  at  the  terror  of  the  sound. 

4  To  Lebanon  he  turns  his  voice ; 
And,  lo,  the  stately  cedars  break  ; 
The  mountains  tremble  at  the  noise. 
The  valleys  roar,  the  deserts  quake. 

5  The  Lord  sits  Sovereign  on  the  flood, 
The  Thund'rer  reigns  for  ever  King ; 
But  makes  his  church  his  bless'd  abode. 
Where  we  his  awful  glories  sing. 

()  In  gentler  language,  there  the  Lord 
The  counsel  of  his  grace  imparts: 
Amidst  the  raging  storm,  his  word 
Speaks  peace  and  courage  to  our  hearts. 
Psalm  30.    first  past.    L.  M 

Sickness  Healed,  and  Sorrows  Removed. 

I  WILL  extol  thee,  Lord,  on  high, 
At  thy  command  oiseases  rly  : 
Who  but  a  God  can  speak  and  save 
From  the  dark  borders  of  the  grave  I 
5* 


54  PSALM  30. 

k2  Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  saints,  and  prove 
How  large  his  grace,  how  kind  his  love  ; 
Let  all  your  powers  rejoice,  and  trace 
The  wonderous  records  of  his  grace. 

3  His  anger  but  a  moment  stays  ; 
His  love  is  life  and  length  of  days  : 
Tho'  grief  and  tears  the  night  employ, 
The  morning  star  restores  the  joy. 

Psalm  30.     v.  6.     second  part.     L.  M, 

Health,  Sickness,  and  Recovery. 

FIRM  was  my  health,  my  day  was  bright, 
And  I  presum'd  't  would  ne'er  be  night: 
Fondly  I  said  within  my  heart, 
<c  Pleasure  and  peace  shall  ne'er  depart." 

2  But  I  forgot  thine  arm  was  strong, 
Which  made  my  mountain  stand  so  long : 
Soon  as  thy  face  began  to  hide, 

My  health  was  gone,  my  comforts  died. 

3  I  cried  aloud  to  thee,  my  God, 

"  What  canst  thou  profit  by  my  blood  ? 

"  Deep  in  the  dust  can  I  declare 

"  Thy  truth,  or  sing  thy  goodness  there  ? 

4  "Hear  me,  O  God  of  grace,"  I  said, 

"  And  bring  me  from  among  the  dead  :" 
Thy  word  rebuk'd  the  pains  1  felt, 
Thy  pard'ning  love  remov'd  my  guilt. 

5  My  groans,  and  tears,  and  forms  of  wo. 
Are  turn'd  to  joy  and  praises  now; 

I  throw  my  sackcloth  on  the  ground, 
And  ease  and  gladness  gird  me  round. 

ti  My  tongue,  the  glory  of  my  frame, 
Shall  ne'er  be  silent  of  thy  name  ; 
Thy  praise  shall  sound  thro'  earth  and  heaven. 
For  sickness  heal'd,  and  sins  forgiven. 


T 


PSALM  31.  55 

Psallll    31.  v.    5,    13,19,22,23.    FIRST  PART.      C.    M. 

Deliverance  from  Death. 

10  thee,  0  God  of  truth  and  love, 
My  spirit  I  commit ; 
Thou  hast  redeem'd  my  soul  from  death. 
And  sav'd  me  from  the  pit. 
•2  Despair  and  comfort,  hope  and  fear, 
Maintain  a  doubtful  strife; 
While  sorrow,  pain,  and  sin  conspire 
To  take  away  my  life. 
3  "  My  time  is  in  thy  hand,"  I  cry'd, 
14  Tho1  I  draw  near  the  dust ;" 
Thou  art  the  refuge  were  I  hide, 
The  God  in  whom  I  trust. 
[  Oh  make  thy  reconciled  face 
Upon  thy  servant  shine, 
And  save  me  for  thy  mercy's  sake, 
For  I'm  entirely  thine. 

PAUSE. 

5  'Twas  in  my  haste,  my  spirit  said. 
"  I  must  despair  and  die  ; 
"  I  am  cut  off  before  thine  eyes  ;" 
But  thou  hast  heard  my  cry. 
u'  Thy  goodness,  how  divinely  free  ! 
How  sweet  thy  smiling  face, 
To  those  that  fear  thy  Majesty, 
And  trust  thy  promis'd  grace. 
7  Oh  love  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  saints. 
And  sing  his  praises  loud  ; 
He'll  bend  his  ear  to  your  complaints. 
And  recompense  the  prcud. 

PsallU  31.  v.  7—33,  tl— 21.    second  part      <     M- 
Deliverance  from  Slander  and  Reproach. 
Y  heart  rejoices  in  thy  name, 
My  God,  my  heavenly  trust ; 


M 


M  PSALM  32. 

Thou  hast  preserv'd  me  free  from  shame, 
Mine  honour  from  the  dust. 

2  "  My  life  is  spent  with  grief,"  1  cry'd, 

"  My  years  consum'd  in  groans, 
"  My  strength  decays,  mine  eyes  are  dry'd, 
"  And  sorrow  wastes  my  bones." 

3  Among  mine  enemies  my  name 

A  proverb  vile  was  grown, 
While  to  my  neighbours  I  became 
Forgotten  and  unknown. 

4  Slander  and  fear  on  every  side, 

Seiz'd  and  beset  me  round : 

1  to  thy  throne  of  grace  apply'd, 

And  speedy  rescue  found. 

PAUSE. 

5  How  great  deliv'rance  hast  thou  wrought. 

Before  the  sons  of  men  I 
The  lying  lips  to  silence  brought, 
And  made  their  boasting  vain  ! 

6  Thy  children,  from  the  strife  of  tongues. 

Shall  thy  pavilion  hide, 
Guard  them  from  infamy  and  wrongs, 
And  crush  the  sons  of  pride. 

7  Within  thy  secret  presence,  Lord, 

Let  me  for  ever  dwell ; 
No  fenced  city,  wall'd  and  barr'd, 
Secures  a  saint  so  well. 

Psalm  32.     S.  M. 

Forgiveness  of  Sins  upon  Confession; 
,H  blessed  souls  are  they 
Whose  sins  are  cover'd  o'er  ; 
Divinely  bless'd,  to  whom  the  Lord 
Imputes  their  guilt  no  more. 

2  They  mourn  their  follies  past, 
And  keep  their  hearts  with  care  : 


o 


H 


PSALM  32.  57 

Their  lips  and  lives  without  deceit 
Shall  prove  their  faith  sincere. 

3  While  I  conceal'd  my  guilt, 
I  felt  the  festering  wound, 

Till  1  confess'd  my  sins  to  thee, 
And  ready  pardon  found. 

4  Let  sinners  learn  to  pray, 
Let  saints  keep  near  the  throne  : 

Our  help,  in  times  of  deep  distress, 
Is  found  in  God  alone. 

Psalm  32.    C.  M. 

Free  Pardon  and  sincere  Obedience ;  or,  Confession  and  forgiveness. 

"OW  blessM  the  man  to  whom  his  God 
No  more  imputes  his  sin  ; 
But  wash'd  in  the  Redeemer's  blood, 
Hath  made  his  garments  clean! 
*2  And  bless'd  beyond  expression  he, 
Whose  debts  are  thus  discharg'd; 
While  from  the  guilty  bondage  free 
He  feels  his  soul  enlarg'd. 
3  His  spirit  hates  deceit  and  lies, 
His  words  are  all  sincere; 
He  guards  his  heart,  he  guards  his  eyes. 
To  keep  his  conscience  clear. 
1  While  1  my  inward  guilt  suppress'd, 
No  quiet  could  I  find  : 
Thy  wrath  lay  burning  in  my  breast, 
And  rack'd  my  tortur'd  mind. 

5  Then  I  confessM  my  troubled  thoughts. 
My  secret  sins  reveaPd  ; 

Thy  pardoning  grace  forgave  my  faults, 
Thy  grace  my  pardon  seal'd. 

6  This  shall  invite  thy  saints  to  pray ; 
When,  like  a  raging  flood, 

Temptations  rise,  our  strength  and  stay 
Js  a  forgiving  God, 


58  PSALM  32. 

PSalm    32.       FIRST  PART.       L.  M. 

Repentance  and  free  Pardon  ;  or,  Justification  and  Sanctification. 

BLESS'D  is  the  man,  for  ever  bless'd, 
Whose  guilt  is  pardon'd  by  his  God  ; 
Whose  sins  with  sorrow  are  confess'd, 
And  covered  with  his  Saviour's  blood. 

2  Before  his  judgment-seat  the  Lord 
No  more  permits  his  crimes  to  rise  : 
He  pleads  no  merit  of  reward, 
And  not  on  works,  but  grace,  relies. 

3  From  guile  his  heart  and  lips  are  free ; 
His  humble  joy,  his  holy  fear, 

With  deep  repentance  well  agree, 
And  join  to  prove  his  faith  sincere. 

4  How  glorious  is  that  righteousness 
That  hides  and  cancels  all  his  sins  ! 
While  a  bright  evidence  of  grace 
Through  all  his  life  appears  and  shines. 

Psalm  32.    second  PART     L.  M. 
jff  guilty  Conscience  eased  by  Confession  and  Pardon, 

WHILE  I  keep  silence,  and  conceal 
My  heavv  guilt  within  my  heart, 
What  torments  doth  my  conscience  feel ! 
What  agonies  of  inward  smart ! 

2  I  spread  my  sins  before  the  Lord, 
And  all  my  secret  faults  confess  : 
Thy  gospel  speaks  a  pardoning  word, 
Thine  holy  Spirit  seals  the  grace. 

3  For  this  shall  every  humble  soul 
Make  swift  addresses  to  thy  seat ; 
When  floods  of  huge  temptations  roll, 
There  shall  they  find  a  bless'd  retreat. 

4  How  safe  beneath  thy  wings  I  lie, 

When  days  grow  dark  and  storms  appear  ! 
And  when  I  walk,  thy  watchful  eye 
Shall  guide  me  safe  from  every  snare. 


PSALM  33.  59 

Psalm  33.  first  part.   C.  M. 

Works  of  Creation  and  Providence. 

REJOICE,  ye  righteous,  in  the  Lord, 
This  work  belongs  to  you  ; 
Sing  of  his  name,  his  ways,  his  word, 
How  holy,  just,  and  true  ! 
I  His  mercy  and  his  righteousness 
Let  heaven  and  earth  proclaim ; 
His  works  of  nature  and  of  grace 
Reveal  his  wondrous  name. 
3  His  word,  with  energy  divine, 
Those  heavenly  arches  spread, 
Bade  starry  hosts  around  them  shine, 
And  light  the  heavens  pervade. 
\  He  taught  the  swelling  waves  to  flow 
To  their  appointed  deep ; 
Bade  raging  seas  their  limits  know, 
And  still  their  station  keep. 
.i  Ye  tenants  of  the  spacious  earth, 
With  fear  before  him  stand ; 
He  spake,  and  nature  took  its  birth, 
And  rests  on  his  command. 
6  He  scorns  the  angry  nations's  rage. 
And  breaks  their  vain  designs; 
His  counsel  stands  thro'  every  age, 
And  in  full  glory  shines. 

Psalm    33.    second  part.    C.  M. 

Creatures  Vain,  and  God  All- sufficient. 

BLESS'D  is  the  nation  where  the  Lord 
Hath  fix'd  his  gracious  throne; 
Where  he  reveals  his  heavenly  word, 
And  calls  their  tribes  his  own. 
'2  His  eye,  with  infinite  survey, 
Does  the  whole  world  behold  ; 
He  form'd  us  all  of  equal  clay, 
And  knows  our  feeble  moulds 


60  PSALM  33. 

3  Kings  are  not  rescind  by  the  force 

Of  armies  from  the  grave  ; 
Nor  speed  nor  courage  of  a  horse 
Can  his  bold  rider  save. 

4  Vain  is  the  strength  of  beasts  or  men, 

Nor  springs  our  safety  thence: 
But  holy  souls  from  God  obtain 
A  strong  ano  sure  defence. 

5  God  is  their  fear,  and  God  their  trust : 

When  plagues  or  famine  spread, 
His  watchful  eye  secures  the  just 
Among  ten  thousand  dead. 

6  Lord,  let  our  hearts  in  thee  rejoice, 

And  bless  us  from  thy  throne ; 
For  we  have  made  thy  word  our  choice, 
And  trust  thy  grace  alone. 

Psalm  33.     As  the  1 13th  Psalm,     first  part. 
Works  of  Creation  and  Providence. 

YE  holy  souls,  in  God  rejoice, 
Your  Maker's  praise  becomes  your  voice  ; 
Great  is  your  theme,  your  songs  be  new ; 
Sing  of  his  name,  his  word,  his  ways, 
His  works  of  nature  and  of  grace, 
How  wise  and  holy,  just,  and  true ! 
*2  Behold,  to  earth's  remotest  ends, 
His  goodness  flows,  his  truth  extends  ; 

His  power  the  heavenly  arches  spread ; 
His  word,  with  energy  divine, 
Bade  starry  hosts  around  them  shine, 
And  light  the  circling  heavens  pervade. 
3  His  hand  collects  the  flowing  seas  ; 
Those  watery  treasures  know  their  place, 

And  fill  the  storehouse  of  the  deep  ; 
He  spake,  and  gave  all  nature  birth  ; 
And  fires,  and  seas,  and  heaven,  and  earth 
His  everlasting  orders  keep. 


PSALM  34.  61 

\  Let  mortals  tremble,  and  adore 
A  God  ofsuch  resistless  power, 

Nor  dare  indulge  their  feeble  rage ; 
Vain  are  your  thoughts,  and  weak  your  hands ; 
But  his  eternal  counsel  stands, 
And  rules  the  world  from  age  to  age. 

P^alm  33.      As  the  1 13  Psalm,     second  taki 
Creatures  Vain,  and  God  All- sufficient. 

OH  happy  nation,  where  the  Lord 
Reveals  the  treasure  of  his  word, 
And  builds  his  church,  his  earthly  throne  ! 
His  eye  the  heathen  world  surveys, 
He  form'd  their  hearts,  he  knows  their  ways 
But  God  their  Maker  is  unknown. 
*2  Let  kings  rely  upon  their  host, 

And  of  his  strength  the  champion  boast ; 

In  vain  they  boast,  in  vain  rely  : 
In  vain  we  trust  the  brutal  force, 
Or  speed  or  courage  of  a  horse, 
To  guard  his  rider,  or  to  fly. 

3  The  arm  of  our  almighty  Lord 
Doth  more  secure  defence  afford , 

When  death  or  dangers  threatening  stand 
Thy  watchful  eye  preserves  the  just, 
Who  make  thy  name  their  fear  and  trust. 

When  wars  or  famine  waste  the  land. 

4  In  sickness  or  the  bloody  field, 
Our  great  Physician  and  our  shield 

Shall  send  salvation  from  his  throne ; 
We  wait  to  see  thy  goodness  shine ; 
Let  us  rejoice  in  help  divine, 

For  all  our  hope  is  God  alone. 

Psalm  34.      first  part.    L.  M. 

God's   care  of  his  Sairits  ;  or,  Deliverance  by  Praye> . 

LORD,  I  will  bless  thee  all  my  days, 
Thy  praise  shall  dwell  upon  my  tongue  ; 


G2  PSALM  34 

My  soul  shall  glory  in  thy  grace, 
While  saints  rejoice  to  hear  the  song. 
1  Come,  magnify  the  Lord  with  me, 

Let  every  heart  exalt  his  name  ; 

I  sought  th'  eternal  God,  and  he 

Has  not  expos'd  my  hope  to  shame. 
3  I  told  him  all  my  secret  grief, 

My  secret  groaning  reach'd  his  ears  : 

He  gave  my  inward  pains  relief, 

And  calm'd  the  tumult  of  my  fears, 
t  To  him  the  poor  lift  up  their  eyes, 

With  heavenly  joy  their  faces  shine, 

A  beam  of  mercy  from  the  skies 

Fills  them  with  light  and  love  divine. 
3  His  holy  angels  pitch  their  tents 

Around  the  men  that  serve  the  Lord  : 

O  fear  and  love  him,  all  his  saints, 

Taste  of  his  grace,  and  trust  his  word. 
6  The  wild  young  lions,  pinch'd  with  pain 

And  hunger,  roar  thro'  all  the  wood  ; 

But  none  shall  seek  the  Lord  in  vain, 

Nor  want  supplies  of  real  good. 

Psalm  34.     r.  11—22.  second  part.     L.  M, 

Religious  Education ,-  or)  Instructions  of  Piety. 

CHILDREN,  in  years  and  knowledge  young-. 
Your  parents1  hope,  your  parents'  joy, 

Attend  the  counsels  of  my  tongue  ; 

Let  pious  thoughts  your  minds  employ. 
1  If  you  desire  a  length  of  days, 

And  peace  to  crown  your  mortal  state, 

Restrain  your  feet  from  impious  ways. 

Your  lips  from  slander  and  deceit. 
3  The  eyes  of  God  regard  his  saints, 

His  ears  are  open  to  their  cries  ; 

He  sets  his  frowning  face  against 

The  sons  of  violence  and  liejs. 


I 


PSALM  34.  63 

t  To  humble  souls  and  broken  hearts 

God  with  his  grace  is  ever  nigh  : 

Pardon  and  hope  his  love  imparts 

When  men  in  deep  contrition  lie. 
5  He  tells  their  tears,  he  counts  their  groans, 

His  Son  redeems  their  souls  from  death  ; 

His  Spirit  heals  their  broken  bones, 

His  praise  employs  their  tuneful  breath. 

Psalm  34.  v.  l — 10.    first  part.    C.  M. 

Prayer  and  Praise  for  eminent  Deliverance. 
'LL  bless  the  Lord  from  day  to  day; 
How  good  are  all  his  ways ! 
Ye  humble  souls  that  use  to  pray, 
Come  help  my  lips  to  praise. 
m2  Sing  to  the  honour  of  his  name, 
How  a  poor  sufferer  cry'd  ; 
Nor  was  his  hope  expos'd  to  shame, 
Nor  was  his  suit  deny'd. 
3   When  threat'ning  sorrows  round  me  stood. 
And  endless  fears  arose, 
Like  the  loud  billows  of  a  flood, 
Redoubling  all  my  woes  : 
1  I  told  the  Lord  my  sore  distress, 
With  heavy  groans  and  tears  ; 
He  gave  my  sharpest  torments  ease, 
And  silenc'd  all  my  fears. 

PAUSE. 

5  [O  sinners,  come  and  taste  his  love  ; 

Come,  learn  his  pleasent  ways  ; 
And  let  your  own  experience  prove 
The  sweetness  of  his  grace. 

6  He  bids  his  angels  pitch  their  tents 

Round  where  his  children  dwell  ; 
What  ills  their  heavenly  care  prevents 
No  earthly  tongue  can  tell.] 


U  PSALM  34, 

7  [O  love  the  Lord,  ye  saints  of  his  ; 

His  eye  regards  the  just : 
How  richly  biess'd  their  portion  is 
Who  make  the  Lord  their  trust ! 

8  Young  lions,  pinchM  with  hunger,  roar. 

And  famish  in  the  wood  : 

But  God  supplies  his  holy  poor 

With  every  needful  good.] 

Psalm  34.  v.  11 — 22.    secoxd  part.  C.  M 

Exhortation  to  Peace  and  Holiness. 

COME,  children,  learn  to  fear  the  Lord 
And,  that  your  days  be  long, 
Let  not  a  false  or  spiteful  word 
Be  found  upon  your  tongue, 

*2  Depart  from  mischief,  practise  love, 
Pursue  the  works  of  peace  ; 
So  shall  the  Lord  your  ways  approve. 
And  set  your  souls  at  ease. 

3  His  eyes  awake  to  guard  the  just, 

His  ears  attend  their  cry  ; 
When  broken  spirits  dwell   in  dust, 
The  God  of  grace' is  nigh. 

4  What  tho'  the  sorrows  here  they  taste 

Are  sharp  and  tedious  too, 
The  Lord,  who  saves  them  all  at  last, 
Is  their  supporter  now. 

5  Evil  shall  smite  the  wicked  dead ; 

But  God  secures  his  own, 
Prevents  the  mischief  when  they  slide, 
Or  heals  the  broken  bone. 

6  When  desolation,  like  a  flood, 

OVr  the  proud  sinner  rolls, 
Saints  find  a  refuge  in  their  God? 
For  he  redeem'd  their  souls. 


B 


PSALM  36.  6j 

Psalm  35.    v.  12—14.    C.  M. 

Love  to  Enemies  ;  or,  the  Lave  of  Christ  to  Sinners  typified  in  David. 

EHOLD  the  love,  the  generous  love, 
That  holy  David  shows ; 
Behold  his  kind  compassion  move 
For  his  afflicted  foes. 
'2  When  they  are  sick,  his  soul  complains. 
And  seems  to  feel  the  smart ; 
The  spirit  of  the  gospel  reigns, 
And  melts  his  pious  heart. 

3  How  did  his  flowing  tears  condole 

As  for  a  brother  dead  ! 
And  fasting  mortify'd  his  soul, 
While  for  their  life  he  pray'd. 

4  They  groan'd  and  curs'd  him  on  their  bed. 

Yet  still  he  pleads  and  mourns ; 
And  double  blessings  on  his  head 
The  righteous  God  returns. 

5  O  glorious  type  of  heavenly  grace  ! 

Thus  Christ  the  Lord  appears  ; 
While  sinners  curse,  the  Saviour  prays 
And  pities  them  with  tears. 

6  He,  the  true  David,  Israel's  king, 

Bless'd  and  belov'd  of  God, 

To  save  us  rebels  dead  in  sin, 

Paid  his  own  dearest  blood. 

Psalm  36.  v.  5—9.    L.  M. 

The  Perfections  and  Providence  of  God  ;  or,  general  Prov'idencey 
and  special  grace. 

HIGH  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God, 
Thy  goodness  in  full  glory  shines  ; 
Thy  truth  shall  break  through  every  cloud 
That  veils  and  darkens  thy  designs. 
;2  For  ever  firm  thy  justice  stands, 
As  mountains  their  foundations  keep. 
6* 


66  PSALM  36. 

Wise  are  the  wonders  of  thy  hands, 

Thy  judgments  are  a  mighty  deep. 
3  Thy  providence  is  kind  and  large, 

Both  man  and  beast  thy  bounty  share  : 

The  whole  creation  is  thy  charge, 

But  saints  are  thy  peculiar  care. 
(  My  God,  how  excellent  thy  grace  ! 

Whence  all  our  hope  and  comfort  springs 

The  sons  of  Adam  in  distress 

Fly  to  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 
3  From  the  provisions  of  thy  house, 

We  shall  be  fed  with  sweet  repast ; 

There  mercy,  like  a  river,  flows, 

And  brings  salvation  to  our  taste. 
6  Life,  like  a  fountain,  rich  and  free, 

Springs  from  the  presence  of  my  Lord  ; 

And  in  thy  light  our  souls  shall  see 

The  glories  promis'd  in  thy  word. 

Psalm  36.  v.  1,  2,  5—7,  9.   C.  M: 

Practical  Atheism  exposed  ;  or,  QooVs  Being  and  Attributes  asser'.eti.- 

WHILE  men  grow  bold  in  wicked  ways, 
And  yet  a  God  they  own, 
My  heart  within  me  often  says, 

"  Their  thoughts  believe  there's  none.-' 
*2  Their  thoughts  and  ways  at  once  declare 
(Whate'er  their  lips  profess) 
God  hath  no  wrath  for  them  to  fear, 
Nor  will  they  seek  his  grace. 
3  How  strange  self-flatt'ry  blinds  their  eyes ! 
But  there's  a  hastening  hour 
When  they  shall  see,  with  sore  surprise. 
The  terrors  of  thy  power. 
1  Thy  justice  shall  maintain  its  throne. 
Though  mountains  melt  away  : 
Thy  judgments  are  a  world  unknown.. 
A  deep,  unfathom'd  sea,. 


PSALM  30. 
Above  these  heaven's  created  round* 


Thy  mercies,  Lord,  extend  j 
Thy  truth  outlives  the  narrow  bounds 
Where  time  and  nature  end. 

6  Safety  to  man  thy  goodness  brings, 

Nor  overlooks  the  beast : 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wings 
Thy  children  choose  to  rest. 

7  [From  thee,  when  creature-streams  run  low, 

And  mortal  comforts  die, 
Perpetual  springs  of  life  shall  flow, 

And  raise  our  pleasures  high. 
S  Though  all  created  light  decay, 

And  death  close  up  our  eyes, 
Thy  presence  makes  eternal  day, 

Where  clouds  can  never  rise.] 


w 


Psalm  36.    v.  l— 7.    S.  M. 

Che    Wickedness   of  Man,  and    the  Majesty  of  God;    or,  Practir 
cal  Atheism  exposed. 

"HEN  man  grows  bold  in  sin, 

My  heart  within  me  cries, 

•;  He  hath  no  faith  of  God  within, 

"Nor  fear  before  his  eyes." 

'2  [He  walks  awhile  conceal'd 

In  a  self-flatt'ring  dream, 

Till  his  dark  crimes,  at  once  revealed, 

Expose  his  hateful  name.] 

*  His  heart  is  false  and  foul, 

His  words  are  smooth  and  fair . 

Wisdom  is  banish'd  from  his  soul. 

And  leaves  no  goodness  there, 

t  He  plots  upon  his  bed 

New  mischiefs  to  fulfil ; 

lie  sets  his  heart,  his  hand,  and  head 

To  practise  all  that's  ill. 


68  PSALM  37. 

5  But  there's  a  dreadful  God, 

Tho'  men  renounce  his  fear  ; 

His  justice,  hid  behind  the  cloud,. 

Shall  one  great  day  appear. 

6  His  truth  transcends  the  sky, 

In  heaven  his  mercies  dwell; 
Deep  as  the  sea  his  judgments  lie, 
His  anger  burns  to  hell. 

7  How  excellent  his  love, 

Whence  all  our  safety  springs! 
O  never  let  my  soul  remove 
From  underneath  his  wings. 
Psalm  37.    v.  i— 15.    first  part.    C  M. 

The  Cure  of  Envy,  Fretfulness  and  Unbelief:  or,  the  Rewards  of  the 
Righteous  and  the  Wicked. 

WHY  should  I  vex  my  soul,  and  fret 
To  see  the  wicked  rise  ? 
Or  envy  sinners,  waxing  great 
By  violence  and  lies  ? 
*2  As  flowery  grass,  cut  down  at  noon. 
Before  the  evening  fades, 
So  shall  their  glories  vanish  soon, 
In  everlasting  shades. 

3  Then  let  me  make  the  Lord  my  trust 

And  practise  all  that's  good  ; 
So  shall  I  dwell  among  the  just, 
And  he'll  provide  me  food. 

4  I  to  my  God  my  ways  commit, 

And  cheerful  wait  his  will ; 
Thy  hand,  which  guides  my  doubtful  feet. 
Shall  my  desires  fulfil. 

5  Mine  innocence  shalt  thou  display, 

And  make  thy  judgments  known. 
Fair  as  the  light  of  dawning  -lay, 
And  glorious  as  the  noon. 

6  The  meek  at  last  the  earth  possess. 

And  are  the  heirs  of  heaven  ; 


PSALM  37.  6S 

True  riches,  with  nhwnrlant  peace, 
To  humble  souls  are  given. 

PAUSE. 

7  Rest  in  the  Lord,  and  keep  his  way.. 

Nor  let  your  anger  rise, 
Tho1  Providence  should  long  delay 
To  punish  haughty  vice. 

8  Let  sinners  join  t<»  break  your  peace, 

Aod  plot,  and  i«ge,  and  foam  ; 
The  Lord  derides  them  ;   foi  be  sees 
Their  day  of  vengeance  come. 

9  They  have  drawn  out  the  threatening  sword.. 

Have1  bent  the  murderou>   bow, 
To  slay  the  men  that  fear  the  Lord, 
And  bring  the  righteous  low. 
10  My  God  shall  break  their  bows,  and  burn 
Their  persecuting  darts  ; 
Shall  their  own  swords  against  them  turn, 
And  pierce  their  stubborn   hearts. 

Psallll   37.  v    16,  2",  26— 31.   skcond  part.     C.   M 
Charity  to  the  Poor  ;  or.  Religion  in  Wonts  and  Deeds, 

WHY  do  the  wealthy  wicker  boast, 
And  grow  profanely  bofd  ? 
The  meanest  portion  of  the  just 
Excels  the  sinner's  gold. 

2  The  wicked  borrows  of  his  friends, 

But  ne'er  design?  to  pay ; 
The  saint  is  merciful  and  lends, 
Not  turns  the  pool  -^way. 

3  His  alms  with  liber*!  he  rt  he  gives 

Amongst  the  son*  of  need  ; 
His  memory  to  long  ages  lives, 
And  blessed  is  h\<  seed. 

4  His  lips  abhor  to  tstk  profane, 

To  slander  or  defraud  : 


70  PSALM  37. 

His  ready  tongue  declares  to  men 
What  he  has  learn 'd  of  God. 

5  The  law  and  gospei  of  the  Lord 

Deep  in  his  heart  abide  : 

Led  by  the  Spirit  and  the  word 

His  feet  shall  never  slide. 

6  When  sinners  fall,  the  righteous  stand 

Preserv'd  from  every  snare  ; 
They  shall  possess  the  promis'd  land, 
And  dwell  for  ever  there. 

Psalm  37.     v   23—37.     third  part.     C.  m 

The  Way  and  End  of  the  Righteous  and  the  Wicked. 

MY  God,  the  steps  of  pious  men 
Are  order'd  by  thy  will: 
Tho'  they  should  fall,  they  rise  again, 
Thv  hand  supports  them  still. 

2  The  Lord  delights  to  see  their  ways, 

Their  virtues  he  approves  ; 
He'll  ne'er  deprive  them  of  his  grace, 
Nor  leave  the  men  he  loves. 

3  The  heavenly  heritage  is  theirs, 

Their  portion  and  their  home ; 
He  feasts  them  now,  and  makes  them  heirs 
Of  blessings  long  to  come. 

4  Wait  on  the  Lord,  ye  sons  of  men, 

Nor  fear  when  tyrants  frown  ; 
Ye  shall  confess  their  pride  was  vain 
When  justice  casts  them  down. 

PAUSE. 

5  The  haughty  sinner  have  I  seen, 

Not  fearing  man  nor  God, 
Like  a  tall  bay-tree,  fair  and  green. 
Spreading  his  arms  abroad  : 

6  And  lo,  he  vanish'd  from  the  ground, 

Destroy'd  by  hands  unseen  ; 


PSALM  38.  71 

Nor  root,  nor  branch,  nor  leaf  was  found 

Where  all  that  pride  had  been. 
7  But  mark  the  man  of  righteousness, 

His  several  steps  attend  ; 
True  pleasure  runs  thro'  all  his  ways, 

And  peaceful  is  his  end. 

Psalm  38.     C.  M. 

Guilt  of  Conscience  and  Relief ;  or,   Repentance  and  Prayer  for 
Pardon  and  Health. 
MIDST  thy  wrath  remember  love, 
Restore  thy  servant,  Lord  ; 
Nor  let  a  Father's  chastening  prove 
Like  an  avenger's  sword. 

2  Thine  arrows  stick  within  my  heart, 

My  flesh  is  sorely  press'd  ; 
Between  the  sorrow  and  the  smart 
My  spirit  finds  no  rest. 

3  My  sins  a  heavy  load  appear, 

And  o'er  my  head  are  gone  ; 
Too  heavy  they  for  me  to  bear, 
Too  hard  for  me  t'  atone. 

4  My  thoughts  are  like  a  troubled  sea 

That  sinks  my  comforts  down  ; 
And  I  go  mourning  all  the  day 
Beneath  my  Father's  frown. 

5  Lord,  I  am  weaken'd  and  dismay'd, 

None  of  my  powers  are  whole  ; 
My  wounds  with  piercing  anguish  bleed. 
The  anguish  of  my  soul. 

6  All  my  desires  to  thee  are  known, 

Thine  eye  counts  every  tear ; 
And  every  sigh  and  every  groan 
Is  notic'd  by  thine  ear. 

7  Thou  art  my  God,  my  only  hope : 

My  God  will  hear  my  cry  ; 


72  PSALM  39. 

My  God  will  bear  my  spirit  up 
When  Satan  bids  me  the. 

8  [My  foes  rejoice  whene'er  1  slide, 

To  see  my  virtue  fail ; 
They  raise  their  pleasure  and  their  pride 
Whene'er  their  wiles  prevail. 

9  But  I'll  confess  my  guilty  ways, 

And  grieve  for  all  my  sin  ; 
I'll  mourn  how  weak  the  seeds  of  grace, 
And  beg  support  divine. 
10  My  God,  forgive  my  follies  past, 
And  be  for  ever  nigh  : 
O  Lord  of  my  salvation,  haste 
Before  thy  servant  die.] 

Psalm  39.  i>.  1 — 3.    first  part.    C.  M. 

Watchfulness  over  the  Tongue  ;  or,  Prudence  and  Zeal 

THUS  I  resolv'd  before  the  Lord  : 
"  Now  will  I  watch  my  tongue  : 
"  Lest  I  let  slip  one  sinful  word, 
"  Or  do  my  neighbour  wrong." 
22  Whene'er  constrain'd  awhile  to  stay 
With  men  of  lives  profane, 
I'll  set  a  double   guard  that  day, 
Nor  let  my  talk  be  vain. 
3  I'll  scarce  allow  my  lips  to  speak 
The  pious  thoughts  I  feel, 
Lest  scoffers  should  th'  occasion  take 
To  mock  my  holy  zeal. 
I  Yet,  if  som  e  proper  hour  appear, 
I'll  not  be  over-aw'd, 
But  let  the  scoffing  sinners  hear 
That  I  can  speak  for  God. 

Psalm  39.    v.  4—7.    second  part.    C.    ML 

The  Vanity  of  Man  as  Mortal. 

TEACH  me  the  measure  o*  my  days, 
Thou  Maker  of  my  frame: 


PSALM  39. 

I  would  survey  life's  narrow  space, 

And  learn  how  frail  I  am. 
i  A  span  is  all  that  we  can  boast, 

An  inch  or  two  of  time  ; 
Man  is  but  vanity  and  dust, 

In  all  his  flower  and  prime. 

3  See  the  vain  race  of  mortals  move, 

Like  shadows  o'er  the  plain  : 
They  rage  and  strive,  desire  and  love, 
But  all  their  noise  is  vain. 

4  Some  walk  in  honour's  gaudy  show, 

Some  dig  for  golden  ore  ; 
They  toil  for  heirs  they  know  not  who, 

And  straight  are  seen  no  more. 
L   What  should  I  wish  or  wait  for  then 

From  creatures,  earth,  and  dust  ? 
They  make  our  expectations  vain, 

And  disappoint  our  trust. 
6  Now  I  forbid  my  carnal  hope, 

My  fond  desires  recall ; 
I  give  my  mortal  interest  up, 

And  make  my  God  my  all. 

Psalm  39.  v.  9— 13.     third  part.     C.  M 

Sick-bed  Devotion ;  or,  Pleading  without  Repining. 

GOD  of  my  life,  look  gently  down, 
Behold  the  pains  I  feel : 
But  I  am  dumb  before  thy  throne. 
Nor  dare  dispute  thy  will. 

I  Diseases  are  thy  servants,  Lord, 
They  come  at  thy  command  ; 
I'll  not  attempt  a  murmuring  word, 
Against  thy  chastening  hand. 

:>  Yet  I  may  plead  with  humble  cries 
Remove  thy  sharp  rebukes  : 


74  PSALM  40. 

My  strength  consumes,  my  spirit  dies, 
Thro1  thy  repeated  strokes. 

4  Crush'd  as  a  moth  beneath  thy  hand, 

We  moulder  to  the  dust ; 
Our  feeble  powers  can  ne'er  withstand. 
And  all  our  beauty's  lost. 

5  I'm  but  a  stranger  here  below, 

As  all  my  fathers  were  : 
May  I  be  well  prepared  to  go, 
When  I  thy  summons  hear ! 

6  But  if  my  life  be  spar'd  awhile 

Before  my  last  remove, 
Thy  praise  shall  be  my  business  still, 
And  I'll  declare  thy  love. 

Psalm  40.  v.  1 — 3,  5,  17.    first  part.     C.  M. 

A  song  of  Deliverance  from  great  Distress. 

I  WAITED  patient  for  the  Lord, 
He  bow'd  to  hear  my  cry ; 
He  saw  me  resting  on  his  word, 
And  brought  salvation  nigh. 

*2  He  rais'd  me  from  a  horrid  pit, 
Where  mourning  long  I  lay, 
And  from  my  bonds  releas'd  my  feet. 
Deep  bonds  of  miry  clay. 

3  Firm  on  a  rock  he  made  me  stand, 

And  taught  my  cheerful  tongue 
To  praise  the  wonders  of  his  hand 
In  a  new  thankful  song. 

4  I'll  spread  his  works  of  grace  abroad  ; 

The  saints  with  joy  shall  hear, 
And  sinners  learn  to  make  my  God 
Their  only  hope  and  fear. 

5  How  many  are  thy  thoughts  of  love, 

Thv  mercies.  Lord,  how  great ! 


PSALM  40.  75 

We  have  not  words  nor  hours  enough 

Their  numbers  to  repeat. 
6  When  I'm  afflicted,  poor  and  low, 

And  light  and  peace  depart, 
My  God  beholds  my  heavy  wo, 

And  bears  me  on  his  heart. 

Psalm  40.    v.  6—9.    second  part.    C.  M. 

The  Incarnation  and  Sacrifice  of  Christ. 

THUS  saith  the  Lord  ;  i4  Your  work  is  vain. 
u  Give  your  bunit-offerings  o'er  ; 
"  In  dying  goats  and  bullocks  slain 
"  My  soul  delights  no  more." 

2  Then  spake  the  Saviour ;  "  Lo,  Vm  here. 

k'  My  God,  to  do  thy  will ; 
"  Whate'er  thy  sacred  books  declare 
"  Thy  servant  shall  fulfil. 

3  "  Thy  law  is  ever  in  my  sight, 

"  I  keep  it  near  my  heart ; 
"  Mine  ears  are  open'd  with  delight 
4k  To  what  thy  lips  impart." 

4  And  see !  the  bless'd  Redeemer  comes, 

Th'  eternal  Son  appears, 
And  at  th'  appointed  time  assumes 
The  body  God  prepares. 

5  Much  he  reveal'd  his  Father's  grace, 

And  much  his  truth  he  show'd, 
And  preach'd  the  way  of  righteousness 
Where  great  assemblies  stood. 

6  His  father's  honour  touch'd  his  heart, 

He  pity'd  sinners'  cries, 
And,  to  fulfil  a  Saviour's  part, 
Was  made  a  sacrifice. 

PAUSE. 

7  No  blood  of  beasts,  on  altars  shed, 

Could  wash  the  conscience  clean  ; 


76  PSALM  40. 

But  the  rich  sacrifice  he  paid 
Atones  for  ail  our  sin. 
8  Then  was  the  great  salvation  spread, 
And  Satan's  kingdom  shook ; 
Thus,  by  the  woman's  promis'd  seed, 
The  serpent's  head  was  broke. 
Psalm  40.    v   5—io.    L.  M. 

Christ  our  Sacrifice. 

THE  wonders,  Lord,  thy  love  has  wrought, 
Exceed  our  praise,  surmount  our  thought 

Should  I  attempt  the  long  detail, 

My  speech  would  faint,  my  numbers  faiL 
I  No  blood  of  beasts  on  altars  spilt, 

Can  cleanse  the  souls  of  men  from  guilt  *, 

But  thou  hast  set  before  our  eyes 

An  all-sufficient  sacrifice. 
3  Lo!  thine  eternal  Son  appears, 

To  thy  designs  he  bows  his  ears ; 

Assumes  a  body  well  prepar'd, 

And  well  performs  a  work  so  hard, 
t  {i  Behold  I  come,"  (the  Saviour  cries. 

With  love  and  duty  in  his  eyes,) 

"  I  come  to  bear  the  heavy  load 

"  Of  sins,  and  do  thy  will,  my  God. 

5  "  'Tis  written  in  thy  great  decree, 
"  'Tis  in  thy  book  foretold  of  me, 
"  I  must  fulfil  the  Saviour's  part, 
"  And,  lo !  thy  law  is  in  my  heart* 

6  M  I'll  magnify  thy  holy  law, 

"  And  rebels  to  obedience  draw, 
u  When  on  my  cross  I'm  lifted  high, 
C;  Or  to  my  crown  above  the  sky. 

7  "  The  spirit  shall  descend,  and  show 

"  What  thou  hast  done,  and  what  I  do  ; 

"  The  wondering  world  shall  learn  thy  grace  5 

"  And  all  creation  tune  thy  praise." 


PSALM  42.  77 

Psalm  41.    u.  1—3.    L.  M. 

Charity  to  the  poor  ;  or ,  pity  to  the  Afflicted, 

BLESS'D  is  the  man  whose  breast  can  move, 
And  melt  with  pity  to  the  poor ; 
Whose  soul,  by  sympathising  love, 
Feels  what  his  fellow  saints  endure. 
'}  His  heart  contrives  for  their  relief 
More  good  than  his  own  hands  can  do ; 
He  in  the  time  of  general  grief 
Shall  find  the  Lord  has  mercy  too. 

3  His  soul  shall  live  secure  on  earth, 
With  secret  blessings  on  his  head, 
When  drought,  and  pestilence,  and  dearth. 
Around  him  multiply  their  dead. 

4  Or  if  he  languish  on  his  couch, 
God  will  pronounce  his  sins  forgiven, 
Will  save  him  with  a  healing  touch, 
Or  take  his  willirg  soul  to  heaven. 

Psalm  4£.    v.  1—9.    C.  M. 

Desertion  and  Hope  ;  or,  complaint  of  Absence  from  Public  Worship, 

WITH  earnest  longings  of  the  mind, 
My  God,  to  thee  I  look ; 
So  pants  the  hunted  hart  to  find 
And  taste  the  cooling  brook. 

2  When  shall  I  see  thy  courts  of  grace, 

And  meet  my  God  again  ? 
So  long  an  absence  from  thy  face 
My  heart  endures  with  pain. 

3  Temptations  vex  my  weary  soul, 

And  tears  are  my  repast ; 
The  foe  insults  without  control, 
"  And  where's  your  God  at  last  ?" 
1  'Tis  with  a  mournful  pleasure  now 
I  think  on  ancient  days ; 
Then  to  thy  house  did  numbers  go* 
And  all  our  work  was  praise. 
7* 


78  PSALM  42. 

5  But  why,  my  soul,  sink  down  so  far 

Beneath  this  heavy  load  f 
My  spirits,  why  indulge  despair, 
And  sin  against  my  God  ! 

6  Hope  in  the  Lord,  whose  mighty  hand 

Can  all  thy  woes  remove ; 
For  I  shall  yet  before  him  stand, 
And  sing  restoring  love. 

Psalm  42.    v.  6—11.    L.  M. 

Melancholy  Thoughts  reproved  ;  or,  Hope  in  Affliction 

MY  spirit  sinks  within  me,  Lord, 
But  I  will  call  thy  name  to  mind, 

And  times  of  past  distress  record, 

When  I  have  found  my  God  was  kind. 
1  Huge  troubles,  with  tumultuous  noise, 

Swell,  like  a  sea,  and  round  me  spread,: 

The  rising  waves  drown  all  my  joys, 

And  roll  tremendous  o'er  my  head. 
3  Yet  will  the  Lord  command  his  love, 

When  I  address  his  throne  by  day ; 

Nor  in  the  night  his  grace  remove  ; 

The  night  shall  hear  me  sing  and  pray. 
»4  I'll  cast  myself  before  his  feet, 

And  say,  "  My  God,  my  heavenly  rock, 

"  Why  doth  thy  love  so  long  forget 

"  The  soul  that  groans  beneath  thy  stroke  ?■'•' 
5  I'll  chide  my  heart  that  sinks  so  low  ; 

Why  should  my  soul  indulge  her  grief? 

Hope  in  the  Lord  and  praise  him  too  ; 

He  is  my  rest,  my  sure  relief. 
I)  My  God,  my  most  exceeding  joy, 

Thy  light  and  truth  shall  guide  me  still ; 

Thy  word  shall  my  best  thoughts  employ, 
\nd  lead  me  to  thine  heavenly  hill. 


PSALM  44.  79 

INalin  43.     C.  M. 

Safety  in  Divine  Protection. 

JUDGE  me,  O  God,  and  plead  ray  cau?r 
Against  a  sinful  race  ; 
From  vile  oppression  and  deceit 
Secure  me  by  thy  grace. 
•2  On  thee  my  steadfast  hope  depends  ; 
And  am  I  left  to  mourn  ? 
To  sink  in  sorrows,  and  in  vain 
Implore  thy  kind  return  ? 
3  O  send  thy  light  to  guide  my  feet. 
And  bid  thy  truth  appear  ; 
Conduct  me  to  thy  holy  hill, 
To  taste  thy  mercies  there. 
t  Then  to  thy  altar,  O  my  God, 
My  joyful  feet  shall  rise, 
And  my  triumphant  songs  shall  praisf 
The  God  that  rules  the  skies. 
5  Sink  not  my  soul,  beneath  thy  fear, 
Nor  yield  to  weak  despair  ; 
For  I  shall  live  to  praise  the  Lord, 
And  bless  his  guardian  care. 

Psalm  44.    v.  1—3.  8,  15,  26.    C.  M. 

The  Church's  Complaint  in  Persecution. 

LORD,  we  have  heard  thy  works  of  old 
Thy  works  of  power  and  grace. 
When  to  our  ears  our  fathers  told 
The  wonders  of  their  days. 
'2  They  saw  thy  beauteous  churches  rise. 
The  spreading  gospel  run  ; 
While  light  and  glory  from  the  skies 
Through  all  their  temples  shone. 
3  In  God  they  boasted  all  the  day, 
And  in  a  cheerful  throng 
Did  thousands  meet  to  praise  and  pray. 
And  grace  was  all  their  song. 


SO  PSALM  44. 

4  But  now  our  souls  are  seiz'd  with  shame. 

Confusion  fills  our  face, 
To  hear  the  enemy  blaspheme, 
And  fools  reproach  thy  grace. 

5  Yet  have  we  not  forgot  our  God, 

Nor  falsely  dealt  with  heaven, 
Nor  have  our  steps  declin'd  the  road 

Of  duty  thou  hast  given. 
0  Tho'  dragons  all  around  us  roar 

With  their  destructive  breath, 
And  thine  own  hand  has  bruis'd  us  sore. 

Hard  by  the  gates  of  death. 

PAUSE. 

7  We  are  expos'd  all  day  to  die, 
As  martyrs  for  thy  name  ; 
As  sheep  for  slaughter  bound  we  lie, 
And  wait  the  kindling  flame. 
S  Awake,  arise,  almighty  Lord, 
Why  sleeps  thy  wonted  grace  ? 
Why  should  we  seem  like  men  abhorr'd. 
Or  banish'd  from  thy  face  ? 
0  Wilt  thou  for  ever  cast  us  off, 
And  still  neglect  our  cries  ? 
For  ever  hide  thine  heavenly  love 
From  our  afflicted  eyes  ? 

10  Down  to  the  dust  our  soul  is  bow'd, 

And  dies  upon  the  ground  ; 
Rise  for  our  help,  rebuke  the  proud, 
And  all  their  powers  confound. 

1 1  Redeem  us  from  perpetual  shame, 

Our  Saviour  and  our  God  ; 
We  plead  the  honours  of  thy  name. 
The  merits  of  thy  blood. 


M 


PSALM  45.  8! 

Psalm  45,     s.  M. 

The  glory  of  Christ ;  the  success  o/the  Gospel,  and  the  Gentile  Church. 
Y  Saviour  and  my  King, 
Thy  beauties  are  divine  ; 
Thy  lips  with  blessings  overflow, 
And  every  grace  is  thine. 

2  Now  make  thy  glory  known, 
Gird  on  thy  dreadful  sword, 

And  rise  in  majesty  to  spread 
The  conquests  of  thy  word. 

3  Strike  through  thy  stubborn  foes, 
Or  make  their  hearts  obey, 

While  justice,  meekness,  grace,  and  truth 

Attend  thy  glorious  way. 
i  Thy  laws,  O  God,  are  right, 

Thy  throne  shall  ever  stand  ; 
And  thy  victorious  gospel  prove 

A  sceptre  in  thy  hand. 

5  [Thy  Father,  and  thy  God, 
Hath,  without  measure  shed 

His  Spirit,  like  a  grateful  oil, 
T1  anoint  thy  sacred  head.] 

6  [Behold,  at  thy  right  hand 
The  Gentile  church  is  seen, 

A  beauteous  bride,  in  rich  attire, 
And  princes  guard  the  queen.] 

7  Fair  bride,  receive  his  love, 
Forget  thy  father's  house  ; 

Forsake  thy  gods,  thy  idol  gods, 
And  pay  the  Lord  thy  vows. 
3  O  let  thy  God  and  King 

Thy  sweetest  thoughts  employ  ; 
Thy  children  shall  his  honour  sing 
And  taste  the  heavenly  joy. 


82  PSALM  45. 

Psalm  45.    C  M 

The  personal  Glories  and  Government  of  Christ 

I'LL  speak  the  honours  of  my  King, 
His  form  divinely  fair  ; 
None  of  the  sons  of  mortal  race 
May  with  the  Lord  compare. 

2  Sweet  is  thy  speech  ;  and  heavenly  grace 

Upon  thy  lips  is  shed  : 
Thy  God  with  blessings  infinite 
Hath  crown'd  thy  sacred  head. 

3  Gird  on  thy  sword,  victorious  Prince, 

Ride  with  majestic  sway; 
Thy  terror  shall  strike  through  thy  foes, 
And  make  the  world  obey. 

4  Thy  throne,  O  God,  for  ever  stands  ; 

Thy  word  of  grace  shall  prove 
A  peaceful  sceptre  in  thy  hands, 
To  rule  thy  saints  by  love. 

5  Justice  and  truth  attend  thee  still, 

But  mercy  is  thy  choice ; 
And  God,  thy  God,  thy  soul  shall  fill 
With  most  peculiar  joys. 
Psalm  45.    first  part.    L.  M. 

The  Glory  of  Christ  and  Power  of  his  Gospel 

NOW  be  my  heart  nsspirVI  to  sing 
The  glories  of  my  Saviour  King, 
Jesus,  the  Lord  ;  how  heavenly  fair 
His  form !  how  bright  his  beauties  are  ! 

"i  O'er  all  the  sons  of  human  race 
He  shines  with  far  superior  grace  ; 
Love  from  his  lips  divinely  flows, 
And  blessings  all  his  state  compose. 

3  Dress  thee  in  arms,  most  mighty  Lord ; 
Gird  on  the  terror  of  thy  sword  : 
In  majesty  and  glory  ride, 
With  truth  and  meekness  at  thy  side. 


PSALM  45.  83 

I  Thine  anger,  like  a  pointed  dart, 

Shall  pierce  the  foes  of  stubborn  heart : 

Or  words  of  mercy,  kind  and  sweet, 

Shall  melt  the  rebels  at  thy  feet. 
)  Thy  throne,  O  God,  for  ever  stands  ; 

Grace  is  the  sceptre  in  thy  hands  : 

Thy  laws  and  works  are  just  and  right. 

But  grace  and  justice  thy  delight. 
<j  God,  thine  own  God,  has  richly  shed 

His  oil  of  gladness  on  thy  head ; 

And  with  his  sacred  Spirit  bless'd 

His  first-born  Son  above  the  rest. 

Psalm  45.    second  part.    L.  M. 

Chiist  and  his  Church;  or,  the  mystical  Marriage. 

THE  King  of  saints,  how  fair  his  face, 
Adorn 'd  with  majesty  and  grace  ! 

He  comes  with  blessings  from  above, 

And  wins  the  nations  to  his  love. 
'2  At  his  right  hand  our  eyes  behold 

The  queen,  array'd  in  purest  gold  ; 

The  world  admires  her  heavenly  dress  : 

Her  robes  of  joy  and  righteousness. 
•>  He  forms  her  beauties  like  his  own, 

He  calls  and  seats  her  near  his  throne : 

Fair  stranger,  let  thine  heart  forget 

The  idols  of  thy  native  state. 

4  So  shall  the  king  the  more  rejoice 
In  thee,  the  fav'rite  of  his  choice  ; 
Let  him  be  lov'd  and  yet  ador'd, 
For  he's  thy  Maker  and  thy  Lord. 

5  O  happy  hour,  when  thou  shalt  rise 
To  his  fair  palace  in  the  skies, 

And  all  thy  sons,  (a  numerous  train,) 
Each,  like  a  prince,  in  glory  reign. 

6  Let  endless  honours  crown  his  head  ; 
Let  every  age  his  praises  spread  ; 


S4  PSALM  46. 

While  we  with  cheerful  songs  approve 
The  condescension  of  his  love. 

Psalm  46.    first  part.    L.  M. 

The  Church's  Safety  and  Triumph  among  National  Desolation 

GOD  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints, 
When  storms  of  sharp  distress  invade : 
Ere  we  can  offer  our  complaints, 
Behold  him  present  with  his  aid. 

2  Let  mountains  from  their  seats  be  hurl'd 
Down  to  the  deep,  and  buried  there, 
Convulsions  shake  the  solid  world, 

Our  faith  shall  never  yield  to  fear. 

3  Loud  may  the  troubled  ocean  roar, 
In  sacred  peace  our  souls  abide, 
While  every  nation,  every  shore, 
Trembles  and  dreads  the  swelling  tide. 

i  There  is  a  stream,  whose  gentle  flow 

Supplies  the  city  of  our  God ! 

Life,  love,  and  joy,  still  gliding  through. 

And  watering  our  divine  abode. 
5  That  sacred  stream,  thine  holy  word, 

Supports  our  faith,  our  fear  controls  ; 

Sweet  peace,  thy  promises  afford, 

And  give  new  strength  to  fainting  souls; 
ft  Zion  enjoys  her  Monarch's  love, 

Secure  against  a  threatening  hour  ; 

Nor  can  her  firm  foundation  move, 

Built  on  his  truth  and  arm'd  with  power. 

Psalm  46.    second  part.    L.  M. 

God  fights  for  his  Church. 

LET  Zion  in  her  King  rejoice, 
Tho'  tyrants  rage  and  kingdoms  rise  : 
He  utters  his  almighty  voice, 
The  nations  melt,  the  tumult  die*: 


PSALM  47. 

2  The  Lord  of  old  for  Jacob  fought, 
And  Jacob's  God  is  still  our  aid ; 
Behold  the  works  his  hand  has  wrought, 
What  desolations  he  has  made. 

3  From  sea  to  sea,  through  all  the  shores, 
He  makes  the  noise  of  battle  cease; 
When  from  on  high  his  thunder  roars, 
He  awes  the  trembling  world  to  peace, 

4  He  breaks  the  bow,  he  cuts  the  spear, 
Chariots  he  burns  with  heavenly  flame ; 
Let  earth  in  silent  wonder  hear 

The  sound  and  glory  of  his  name. 

5  u  Be  still,  and  learn  that  I  am  God  ; 
"  I  reign  exalted  o'er  the  lands  : 

"  I  will  be  known  and  fear'd  abroad, 
"  But  still  my  throne  in  Zion  stands." 

6  O  Lord  of  hosts,  almighty  King, 
While  we  so  near  thy  presence  dwell* 
Our  faith  shall  sit  secure  and  sing, 
Nor  fear  the  raging  powers  of  hell, 

Psalin  47.     C.  M. 

Christ  Ascending  and  Reigning 

OFOR  a  shout  of  sacred  joy 
To  God  the  sovereign  King ! 
Let  every  land  their  tongues  employ. 
And  hymns  of  triumph  sing. 
%l  Jesus,  our  God,  ascends  on  high  ; 
His  heavenly  guards  around 
Attend  him  rising  through  the  sky 
With  trumpet's  joyful  sound. 
3  While  angels  shout  and  praise  their  King. 
Let  mortals  learn  their  strains  ; 
Let  all  the  earth  his  honours  sing ; 
O'er  all  the  earth  he  reigns. 


86  PSALM  48. 

4  Rehearse  his  praise  with  awe  profound. 

Let  knowledge  guide  the  song ; 
Nor  mock  him  with  a  solemn  sound 
Upon  a  thoughtless  tongue. 

5  In  Israel  stood  his  ancient  throne, — 

He  lov'd  that'  chosen  race  ; 
But  now  he  calls  the  world  his  own. 
And  heathens  taste  his  grace. 

6  The  Gentile  nations  are  the  Lord's, 

There  Abraham's  God  is  known : 
While  powers  and  princes,  shields  and  swordsr 
Submit  before  his  throne. 

Psalm  48.  v.  1—8.    first  part.    S.  M. 

The  Church  is  the  Honour  and  Safety  of  a  Nation. 

[  |^1  REAT  is  the  Lord  our  God, 

Vff     And  let  his  praise  be  great : 
He  makes  his  churches  his  abode, 

His  most  delightful  seat. 
"2  These  temples  of  his  grace, 

How  beautiful  they  stand  ! 
The  honours  of  our  native  place. 

And  bulwarks  of  our  land.] 
3  In  Zion  God  is  known 

A  refuge  in  distress ; 
How  bright  has  his  salvation  shone.. 

How  fair  his  heavenly  grace  ! 
I  When  kings  against  her  join'd 

And  saw  the  Lord  was  there. 
Tn  wild  confusion  of  the  mind 

They  fled  with  hasty  fear. 
5  When  navies  tall  and  proud, 

Attempt  to  spoil  our  peace, 
He  sends  his  tempest,  roaring  loud. 

And  sinks  them  in  the  seas. 


PSALM  48.  87 

\j  Oft  have  our  fathers  told, 
Our  eyes  have  often  seen 
How  well  our  God  secures  the  fold 
Where  his  own  flocks  have  been. 
7  In  every  new  distress 

We'll  to  his  house  repair, 
Recall  to  mind  his  wondrous  grace, 
And  seek  deliverance  there. 

Psalm   48.    t>.  10— 14.    second  part.    S.  M, 

The  Beauty  of  the  Church ;  or,  Gospel  Worship  and  Order 

FAR  as  thy  name  is  known 
The  world  declares  thy  praise; 
Thy  saints,  O  Lord,  before  thy  throne 
Their  songs  of  honour  raise. 

2  With  joy  thy  people  stand 

On  ZionVchosen  hill. 
Proclaim  the  wonders  of  thy  hand, 
And  counsels  of  thy  will. 

3  Let  strangers  walk  around 

The  city  where  we  dwell, 
Compass  and  view  thine  holy  ground. 
And  mark  the  building  well : 

4  The  orders  of  thy  house, 

The  worship  of  thy  court, 
The  cheerful  songs,  the  solemn  vows, 
And  make  a  fair  report. 

5  How  decent  and  how  wise  ! 

How  glorious  to  behold  ! 
Beyond  the  pomp  that  charms  the  eyes, 
And  rites  adorn'd  with  gold. 

6  The  God  we  worship  now 

Will  guide  us  till  we  die ; 
Will  be  our  God  while  here  below. 
And  ours  above  the  sky. 


38  PSALM  49. 

Psalm  49.    v.  6— 14.    first  part.     C.  M. 

Pride  and  Death;  or,  the  Vanity  of  Life  and  Riches* 

WHY  doth  the  man  of  riches  grow 
To  insolence  and  pride, 
To  see  his  wealth  and  honours  flow 
With  every  rising  tide  ? 

2  [Why  doth  he  treat  the  poor  with  scorn v 

Made  of  the  self-same  clay  ; 
And  boast,  as  though  his  flesh  were  bom 
Of  better  dust  than  they  ?] 

3  Not  all  his  treasures  can  procure 

His  soul  a  short  reprieve, 
Redeem  from  death  one  guilty  hour. 
Or  make  his  brother  live. 

4  [Eternal  life  can  ne'er  be  sold, 

The  ransom  is  too  high  ; 
Justice  will  ne'er  be  brib'd  with*  gold. 
That  man  may  never  die.] 

5  He  sees  the  brutish  and  the  wise, 

The  timorous  and  the  brave, 
Quit  their  possessions,  close  their  eyes. 
And  hasten  to  the  grave. 

6  Yet  'tis  his  inward  thought  and  pride 

"  My  house  shall  ever  stand  ; 
"  And  that  my  name  may  long  abide 
"  I'll  give  it  to  my  land." 

7  Vain  are  his  thoughts,  his  hopes  are  lost 

How  soon  his  mem'ry  dies  ! 
His  name  is  buried  in  the  dust 
Where  his  own  body  lies. 

PAUSE. 

8  This  is  the  folly  of  their  way  j 

And  yet  their  sons,  as  vain, 
Approve  the  words  their  fathers  say, 
And  act  their  works  again, 


PSALM  49.  89 

9  Men,  void  of  wisdom  and  of  grace, 
Tho'  honour  raise  them  high, 
Live  like  the  beast,  a  thoughtless  race, 
And  like  the  beast  they  die. 
10  [Laid  in  the  grave,  like  silly  sheep, 
Death  triumphs  o'er  them  there, 
Till  the  last  trumpet  breaks  their  sleep, 
And  wakes  them  in  despair.] 

Psalm  49.    v  14, 15.    second  part.    C.  M. 

Death  and  the  Resurrection. 

YE  sons  of  pride,  that  hate  the  just, 
And  trample  on  the  poor, 
When  death  has  brought  you  down  to  dust 
Your  pomp  shall  rise  no  more. 

2  The  last  great  day  shall  change  the  scene ; 

When  will  that  hour  appear  ? 
When  shall  the  just  revive,  and  reign 
O'er  all  that  scorn'd  them  here  ? 

3  God  will  my  naked  soul  receive, 

CalPd  from  the  world  away, 

And  break  the  prison  of  the  grave, 

To  raise  my  mouldering  clay. 

4  Heaven  is  my  everlasting  home, 

Th'  inheritance  is  sure  ; 
Let  men  of  pride  their  rage  resume, 
But  I'll  repine  no  more. 

Psalm  49.     L.  M. 

The  rich  Sinner's  Death,  and  the  Saint's  Resurrection, 

WHY  do  the  proud  insult  the  poor. 
And  boast  the  large  estates  they  hav^ 
How  vain  are  riches  to  secure 
Their  haughty  owners  from  the  grave  ! 
They  can't  redeem  an  hour  from  death 
With  all  the  wealth  in  which  they  trust ; 


m  PSALM  50. 

Nor  give  a  dying  brother  breath, 

When  God  commands  him  down  to  dust; 

3  There  the  dark  earth  and  dismal  shade 
Shall  clasp  their  naked  bodies  round ; 
That  flesh  so  delicately  fed, 

Lies  cold  and  moulders  in  the  ground. 

4  Like  thoughtless  sheep  the  sinner  dies. 
And  leaves  his  glories  in  the  tomb  ; 
The  saints  shall  in  the  morning  rise, 
And  hear  th'  oppressor's  awful  doom. 

5  His  honours  perish  in  the  dust, 

And  pomp  and  beauty,  birth  and  blood; 
That  glorious  day  exalts  the  just 
To  full  dominion  o'er  the  proud. 

6  My  Saviour  shall  my  life  restore, 
And  raise  me  from  my  dark  abode  ; 
My  flesh  and  soul  shall  part  no  more, 
But  dwell  for  ever  near  my  God. 

Psalm  «IO.     v.   1—6.     first  part.     C.  M. 

The  Last  Judgment;  or,  the  Saints  rewarded. 

I  HE  Lord,  the  Judge,  before  his  throne 
Bids  the  whole  earth  draw  nigh, 
The  nations  near  the  rising  sun, 
And  near  the  western  sky. 
%  No  more  shall  bold  blasphemers  say, 
"  Judgment  will  ne'er  begin  ;" 
No  more  abuse  his  long  delay 
To  impudence  and  sin. 

3  Thron'd  on  a  cloud  our  God  shall  come  fc 
Bright  flames  prepare  his  way  ; 

Thunder  and  darkness,  fire  and  storm. 
Lead  on  the  dreadful  day. 

4  Heaven  from  above  his  calls  shall  hear, 
Attending  angels  come, 

And  earth  and  hell  shall  know  and  fear 
His  justice,  and  their  doom. 


T 


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PSALM  50.  91 

5  "  But  gather  all  my  saints  (he  cries) 

M  That  made  their  peace  with  God 
44  By  the  Redeemer's  sacrifice, 
44  And  seal'd  it  with  his  blood. 

6  u  Their  faith  and  works  brought  forth  to  light. 

u  Shall  make  the  world  confess 

"  My  sentence  of  reward  is  right, 

"  And  heaven  adore  my  grace." 

Psalm  50.   v.  10,  U,  14,  15,  23.    second  part.   C.  M: 
Obedience  is  better  than  Sacrifice. 
HUS  saith  the  Lord,  "  The  spacious  fields 
44  And  flocks  and  herds  are  mine  : 
44  O'er  all  the  cattle  of  the  hills 
"  I  claim  a  right  divine, 
'2  "I  ask  no  sheep  for  sacrifice, 

44  Nor  bullocks  burnt  with  fire  ; 
44  To  hope  and  love,  to  pray  and  praise, 
"  Is  all  that  I  require. 
3  li  Invoke  my  name  when  trouble  's  near. 
'4  My  hand  shall  set  thee  free  : 
44  Then  shall  thy  thankful  lips  declare 
44  The  honour  due  to  me. 

1  "  The  man  that  offers  humble  praise, 

4;  Declares  my  glory  best ; 
;4  And  those  that  tread  my  holy  ways, 
44  Shall  my  salvation  taste." 

Psalm  50.    v.  1,  5,  8,  1 6,  21,  22.   third  part.    C.  II 
The  Judgment  of  Hypocrites. 

WHEN  Christ  to  judgment  shall  descend. 
And  saints  surround  their  Lord, 
He  calls  the  nations  to  attend, 
And  hear  his  awful  word. 

2  "Not  for  the  want  of  bullocks  slain 

Will  I  the  world  reprove  ; 


92  PSALM  50. 

ft  Altars,  and  rites,  and  forms  are  vain 
"  Without  the  fire  of  love. 

3  "  And  what  have  hypocrites  to  do 

"  To  bring  their  sacrifice  ? 
11  They  call  my  statutes  just  and  true, 
"  But  deal  in  theft  and  lies. 

4  "  Could  you  expect  to  'scape  my  sight 

"  And  sin  without  control  ? 
"  But  I  shall  bring  your  crimes  to  light, 
"  With  anguish  in  your  soul." 

5  Consider,  ye  that  slight  the  Lord, 

Before  his  wrath  appear ; 
If  once  you  fall  beneath  his  sword, 
There's  no  deliv'rer  there. 

Psalm  50.    L.  M. 

Hypocrisy  exposed. 

THE  Lord,  the  Judge,  his  churches  warns, 
Let  hypocrites  attend  and  fear, 

Who  place  their  hope  in  rites  and  forms, 

But  make  not  faith  nor  love  their  care. 
'I  Vile  wretches  dare  rehearse  his  name 

With  lips  of  falsehood  and  deceit ; 

A  friend  or  brother  they  defame, 

And  sooth  and  flatter  those  they  hate. 
3  They  watch  to  do  their  neighbours  wrong. 

Yet  dare  to  seek  their  Maker's  face  ; 

They  take  his  cov'nant  on  their  tongue, 

But  break  his  laws,  abuse  his  grace. 
i  To  heaven  they  lift  their  hands  unclean, 

Defil'd  with  lust,  defil'd  with  blood  ; 

By  night  they  practise  every  sin, 

By  day  their  mouths  draw  near  to  God. 
5  And  while  his  judgments  long  delay, 

They  grow  secure  and  sin  the  more  ; 

They  think  he  sleeps  as  well  as  they, 

And  put  far  off  the  dreadful  hour. 


PSALM  50.  93 

6  Oh  dreadful  hour  !  when  God  draws  near, 
And  sets  their  crimes  before  their  eyes ! 
His  wrath  their  guilty  souls  shall  tear, 
And  no  deliverer  dare  to  rise. 

Psalm  dO.     To  a  ;-ew  Tune. 
The  Last  Judgment. 

THE  Lord,  the  sovereign,  sends  his  summons  forth. 
Calls  the  soutn  nations,  and  awakes  the  north, 
From  east  to  west  the  sounding  orders  spread, 
Thro'  distant  worlds  and  regions  of  the  dead : 
No  more  shall  atheists  mock  his  long  delay  ; 
His  vengeance  sleeps  no  more,  behold  the  day  ? 

2  Behold  the  Judge  descends,  his  guards  are  nigh, 
Tempest  and  fire  attend  him  down  the  sky ; 
Heav'n,  earth,  and  hell  draw  near ;  let  all  things  conu 
To  hear  his  justice  and  the  sinner's  doom  : 

But  gather  first  my  saints,  (the  Judge  commands,) 
Bring  them,  ye  angels,  from  their  distant  lands. 

3  Behold  my  covenant  stands  for  ever  good, 
Seal'd  by  th'  eternal  sacrifice  in  blood, 

And  sign'd  by  all  their  names,  the  Greek,  the  Jew, 
That  paid  the  ancient  worship  or  the  new: 
There's  no  distinction  here,  prepare  the  thrones, 
And  near  me  seat  my  fav'ries  and  my  sons. 

4  I.  their  Almighty  Saviour  and  their  God, 

I  am  their  Judge  ;  ye  heavens  proclaim  abroad 
My  just  eternal  sentence,  and  declare 
Those  awful  truths  that  sinners  dread  to  hear : 
Sinners  in  Zion,  tremble  and  retire ; 
1  doom  thee,  painted  hypocrites,  to  fire. 

5  Not  for  the  want  of  goats  or  bullocks  slain 
Do  I  condemn  thee  ;  bulls  and  goats  are  vain 
Without  the  flame  of  love  ;  in  vain  the  store 
Of  brutal  offerings  that  were  mine  before : 
Mine  are  the  tamer  beasts,  and  savage  breed, 
Flocks,  herds,  and  fields,  and  forests,  where  they  feed. 


94  PSALM  50. 

6  If  I  were  hungry,  wouid  I  ask  thee  food  ? 
When  did  I  thirst,  or  taste  the  victim's  blood  ? 
Can  I  be  flatter'd  with  thy  cringing  bows, 
Thy  solemn  chatt'rings  and  fantastic  vows  ? 
Are  my  eyes  charmM  thy  vestments  to  behold, 
Glaring  in  gems,  and  gay  in  woven  gold  ? 

7  Unthinking  wretch  !    how  could'st  thou  hope    to 

please 
A  God,  a  spirit,  with  such  toys  as  these  ? 
While  with  my  grace  and  statutes  on  thy  tongue, 
Thou  lov'st  deceit,  and  dost  thy  brother  wrong  ! 
In  vain  to  pious  forms  thy  zeal  pretends, 
Thieves  and  adult'rers  are  thy  chosen  friends. 

8  Silent  I  waited,  with  long-suffering  love  ; 

But  didst  thou  hope  that  I  should  ne'er  reprove  ? 
And  cherish  such  an  impious  thought  within, 
That  God  the  righteous  would  indulge  thy  sin  ? 
Behold  my  terrors  now  ;  my  thunders  roll, 
And  thy  own  crimes  affright  thy  guilty  soul. 

9  Sinners,  awake  betimes  ;  ye  fools  be  wise  ; 
Awake  before  this  dreadful  morning  rise ; 

Change  your  vain  thoughts,  your  sinful  works  amend. 
Fly  to  the  Saviour,  make  the  Judge  your  friend, 
Lest  like  a  lion  his  last  vengeance  tear 
Your  trembling  souls,  and  no  deliverer  near. 

Psalm  50.     To  the  old  proper  tune. 
The  Last  Judment. 

THE  God  of  giory  semis  his  summons  forth, 
Calls  the  south  nations  and  awakes  the  north  : 
From  east  to  west  the  sovereign  orders  spread, 
Thro'  distant  worlds,  and  regions  of  the  dead. 
The  trumpet  sounds,  hell  trembles,  heaven  rejoices  ; 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  saints,  with  cheerful  voices. 
2  No  more  shall  atheists  mock  his  long  delay? 
His  vengeance  sleeps  no  more :  behold  the  day ! 


PSALM  50.  95 

Behold,  the  Judge  descends ;  his  guards  are  nigh 
Tempest  and  fire  attend  him  down  the  sky. 
When  God  appears,  all  nature  shall  adore  him ; 
While  sinners  tremble,  saints  rejoice  before  him. 
3  M  Heaven,  earth,  and  hell,  draw  near  ;  let  all  things 

come 
il  To  hear  my  justice  and  the  sinner's  doom  ; 
;;  But  gather  first  my  saints,  (the  Judge  commands,) 
;t  Bring  them,  ye  angels,  from  their  distant  lands. 
When  Christ  returns,  wake  every  cheerful  passion  ; 
And  shout,  ye  saints,  he  comes  for  your  salvation. 

I  "  Behold  my  cov'nant  stands  for  ever  good, 
"  Seal'd  by  th'  eternal  sacrifice  in  blood : 

'-''  And  sign'd  with  all  their  names;  the  Greek,  the  Jew. 

II  That  paid  the  ancient  worship  or  the  new. 
There^s  no  distinction  here  ;  join  all  your  voices, 
And  raise  your  heads,  ye  saints,  for  heaven  rejoices. 

5  u  Here,  (saith  the  Lord)  ye  angels,  spread  their 

thrones, 
And  near  me  seat  my  fav'rites  and  my  sons. 
yi  Come,  my  redeem'd,  possess  the  joys  prepar'd 
:'  Ere  time  began,  'tis  your  divine  reward." 
When  Christ  returns,  wake  every  cheerful  passion. 
And  shout,  ye  saints,  he  comes  for  your  salvation. 

PAUSE    THE  FIRST. 

(i  "  I  am  the  Saviour  ;  I  th'  almighty  God, 

■;  The  sovereign  Judge  :  ye  heavens  proclaim  abroad 

"  My  just  eternal  sentence,  and  declare 

•;  Those  awful  truths  that  sinners  dread  to  hear. 

When  God  appears,  all  nature  shall  adore  him  ; 

While  sinners  tremble,  saints  rejoice  before  him. 

I  "  Stand  forth,  thou  bold  blasphemer,  and  profane  : 
•;  Now  feel  my  wrath,  nor  call  my  threat'nings  vain  : 

II  Thou  hypocrite,  once  dress'd  in  saint's  attire, 
'  J  doom  thee  painted  hypocrite,  to  fire. 


96  PSALM  50. 

Judgment  proceeds,  hell  trembles,  heaven  rejoices ; 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  saints,  with  cheerful  voices. 

8  "  Not  for  the  want  of  goats  or  bullocks  slain 
"  Do  I  condemn  thee  ;  bulls  and  goats  are  vain 
"  Without  the  flame  of  love ;  in  vain  the  store 
"  Of  brutal  offerings  that  were  mine  before. 
Earth  is  the  Lord's  ;  all  nature  shall  adore  him  ; 
While  sinners  tremble,  saints  rejoice  before  him, 

9  "  If  I  were  hungry,  would  1  ask  thee  food  ? 

"  When  did  I  thirst  or  drink  thy  bullock's  blood  ? 
"  Mine  are  the  tamer  beasts,  and  savage  breed, 
"  Flocks,  herds,  and  fields,  and  forests  where  they  feed. 
All  is  the  Lord's*  he  rules  the  wide  creation  ; 
Gives  sinners  vengeance,  and  the  saints  salvation, 

10  "  Can  1  be  flatter'd  with  thy  cringing  bows, 
"  Thy  solemn  chatt'rings  and  fantastic  vows  ? 

"  Are  my  eyes  charm'd  thy  vestments  to  behold, 
"  Glaring  in  gems  and  gay  in  woven  gold  ? 
God  is  the  judge  of  hearts  ;  no  fair  disguises 
Can  screen  the  guilty  when  his  vengeance  rises, 

PAUSE  THE  SECOND. 

11  "Unthinking  wretch!  how  couldst  thou  hope  to 

please 
"  A  God,  a  spirit,  with  such  toys  as  these? 
"  While  with  my  grace  and  statutes  on  thy  tongue, 
;t  Thou  lov'st  deceit,  and  dost  thy  brother  wrong. 
Judgment  proceeds,  hell  trembles,  heaven  rejoices ; 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  saints,  with  cheerful  voices. 
VI  "  In  vain  to  pious  forms  thy  zeal  pretends ; 
•'  Thieves  and  adult'rers  are  thy  chosen  friends : 
"  While  the  false  flatt'rer  at  mine  altar  waits, 
■'  His  harden'd  soul  divine  instruction  hates. 
God  is  the  judge  of  hearts ;  no  fair  disguises 
Can  screen  the  guilty  when  his  vengeance  rises. 
13  "  Silent  I  waited  with  long-suffering  love  ; 
"  But  didst  thou  hope  that  1  should  ne'er  reprove 


PSALM  51.  91 

u  And  cherish  such  an  impious  thought  within, 
"  That  the  All-Holy  would  indulge  thy  sin  ? 
See  God  appears,  all  nations  join  V  adore  him  ; 
Judgment  proceeds,  and  sinners  fall  before  him, 

14  "  Behold  my  terrors  now,  my  thunders  roll, 
"  And  thy  own  crimes  affright  thy  guilty  soul : 
"Now,  like  a  lion,  shall  my  vengeance  tear 

"  Thy  bleeding  heart,  and  no  deliverer  near. 
Judgment  concludes,  hell  trembles,  heaven  rejoices ; 
Lift  up  your  heads,  ye  saints,  with  cheerful  voices. 

EPIPHONEMA. 

15  Sinners,  awake  betimes ;  ye  fools,  be  wise  ; 
Awake  before  this  dreadful  morning  rise  : 

Change  your  vain  thoughts,  your  sinful  works  amenu: 
Fly  to  the  Saviour,  make  the  Judge  your  friend. 
Then  join,  ye  saints,  wake  every  cheerful  passion, 
When  Christ  returns,  he  comes  for  your  salvation. 

Psalm  51.    fibst  part.    L.  M. 

Jl  Penitent  pleading  for  Pardon* 

SHOW  pity,  Lord,  O  Lord,  forgive  ; 
Let  a  repenting  rebel  live  : 
Are  not  thy  mercies  large  and  free  ? 
May  not  a  sinner  trust  in  thee  ? 
'2  My  crimes  are  great,  but  can't  surpass 
The  power  and  glory  of  thy  grace ; 
Great  God,  thy  nature  hath  no  bound. 
So  let  thy  pard'ning  love  be  found. 

3  Oh  wash  my  soul  from  every  sin, 

And  make  my  guilty  conscience  clean ; 
Here,  on  my  heart,  the  burden  lies, 
And  past  offences  pain  mine  eyes. 

4  My  lips  with  shame  my  sins  confess, 
Against  thy  law,  against  thy  grace ; 
Lord,  should  thy  judgments  grow  severe, 
I  am  condemned,  but  thou  art  clear. 

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98  PSALM  51. 

5  Should  sudden  vengeance  sieze  my  breath? 
I  must  pronounce  thee  just  in  death ; 
And  if  my  soul  were  sent  to  hell, 

Thy  righteous  law  approves  it  well. 

6  Yet  save  a  trembling  sinner,  Lord, 
Whose  hope,  still  hovering  round  thy  word. 
Would  light  on  some  sweet  promise  there, 
Some  sure  support  against  despair. 

Psalm  451.    second  part.    L.  M. 

Original  and  actual  Sin  confessed, 

LORD,  I  am  vile,  conceiv'd  in  sin, 
And  born  unholy  and  unclean  ; 

Sprung  from  the  man  whose  guilty  fall 

Corrupts  the  race  and  taints  us  all. 
:l  Soon  as  we  draw  our  infant  breath, 

The  seeds  of  sin  grow  up  for  death : 

Thy  law  demands  a  perfect  heart ; 

But  we're  denTd  in  every  part. 
3  [Great  God,  create  my  heart  anew, 

And  form  my  spirit  pure  and  true ; 

Oh  make  me  wise  betimes,  to  spy 

My  danger  and  my  remedy.] 
i  Behold  I  fall  before  thy  face  ; 

My  only  refuge  is  thy  grace  : 

No  outward  forms  can  make  me  clean  ; 

The  leprosy  lies  deep  within. 
3  No  bleeding  bird,  nor  bleeding  beast, 

Nor  hyssop  branch,  nor  sprinkling  priest. 

Nor  running  brook,  nor  flood,  nor  sea, 

Can  wash  the  dismal  stain  away. 

6  Jesus,  my  God,  thy  blood  alone 
Hath  power  sufficient  to  atone  ; 

Thy  blood  can  make  me  white  as  snow  ; 
No  Jewish  types  could  cleanse  me  so. 

7  While  guilt  disturbs  and  breaks  my  peace, 
Nor  flesh  nor  soul  hath  rest  or  ease  : 


PSALM  51.  W 

Lord,  let  me  hear  thy  parcTning  voice, 
And  make  my  broken  heart  rejoice. 

PSallll   51.       THIRD  PART.      L.    M. 

The  Backslider  restored  ;  oi\  Repentance  and  Faith  in  the  Blood  Of 
Christ. 

OTHOU,  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry, 
The-'  all  my  crimes  before  thee  He, 

Be  hold  them  not  with  angry  look, 

But  blot  their  memory  from  thy  book. 
2  Create  my  nature  pure  within, 

And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin  : 

Let  thy  good  spirit  neVr  depart, 

Nor  hide  thy  presence  from  my  heart. 
}  I  cannot  live  without  thy  light, 

Cast  out  and  banishVI  from  thy  sight; 

Thine  holy  joys,  my  God  restore, 

And  guard  me  that  1  fall  no  more. 
1  Tho'  1  have  griev'd  thy  spirit,  Lord, 

Thy  help  and  comfort  still  afford. 

And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throne. 

To  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

5  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring; 

The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despise, 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 

6  My  soul  lies  humbled  in  the  dust, 
And  owns  thy  dreadful  sentence  just : 
Look  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye, 
And  save  the  soul  condemn'd  to  die. 

7  Then  will  I  teach  the  world  thy  ways  : 
Sinners  shall  learn  thy  sovereign  grace  : 
I'll  lead  them  to  my  Saviour's  blood, 
And  they  shall  praise  a  pard'ning  God. 
O  may  thy  love  inspire  my  tongue  ! 
Salvation  shall  be  all  my  song  ; 

And  all  my  powers  shall  join  to  bless 
The  Lord,  my  strength  and  righteousness. 


£00  PSALM  51. 

Psallll   51.      V.    3—13.      FIRST  PART.      C.   M 
Original  and  actual  Sin  confessed  and  pardoned, 

LOiiO,  I  would  spread  my  sore  distress 
And  guilt  before  thine  eyes ; 
Against  thy  laws,  against  thy  grace, 
How  high  my  crimes  arise  ! 
'I  Should'st  thou  condemn  my  soul  to  hell 
And  crush  my  flesh  to  dust, 
Heaven  would  approve  thy  vengeance  well 
And  earth  must  own  it  just. 
3  I  from  the  stock  of  Adam  came, 
Unholy  and  unclean  ; 
All  my  original  is  shame, 
And  all  my  nature  sin. 
1  Born  in  a  world  of  guilt,  I  drew 
Contagion  with  my  breath ; 
And  as  my  days  advanc'd,  I  grew 
A  juster  prey  for  death. 

5  Cleanse  me,  O  Lord,  and  cheer  my  soul 

With  thy  forgiving  love ; 
Oh  make  my  broken  spirit  whole^ 
And  bid  my  pains  remove. 

6  Let  not  thy  spirit  e'er  depart, 

Nor  drive  me  from  thy  face  ; 
Create  anew  my  vicious  heart, 
And  fill  it  with  thy  grace. 

7  Then  will  I  make  thy  mercy  known 

Before  the  sons  of  men  ; 
Backsliders  shall  address  thy  throne, 
And  turn  to  God  again. 

PSallll    51.       V.   14— 17,        SECOND   PART.      C.    M 

Repentance  and  Faith  in  the  Blood  of  Christ. 

OGOD  of  mercy,  hear  my  call, 
My  load  of  guilt  remove ; 
Break  down  this  separating  wall 
That  bars  me  from  thy  love. 


PSALM  52.  101 

:!  Give  me  the  presence  of  thy  grace  ; 
Then  my  rejoicing  tongue 
Shall  speak  aloud  thy  righteousness, 
And  make  thy  praise  my  song. 

3  No  blood  of  goats,  nor  heifer  slain, 

For  sin  could  e'er  atone  ; 
The  death  of  Christ  shall  still  remain 
Sufficient  and  alone. 

4  A  soul  oppress'd  with  sin's  desert, 

My  God  will  ne'er  despise  ; 
A  humble  groan,  a  broken  heart, 
Is  our  best  sacrifice. 

Psalm  52.     C.  M. 

The  Bisajjpointment  of  the  Witked* 

WHY  should  the  mighty  make  their  boast. 
And  heavenly  grace  despise  ; 
In  their  own  arm  they  put  their  trust, 
And  fill  their  mouth  with  lies. 
*3  But  God  in  vengeance  shall  destroy, 
And  drive  them  from  his  face. 
No  more  shall  they  his  church  annoy. 
Nor  find  on  earth  a  place. 
3  But  like  a  cultur'd  olive  grove, 
Dress'd  in  immortal  green, 
Thy  children,  blooming  in  thy  love, 
Amid  thy  courts  are  seen. 
1  On  thine  eternal  grace,  O  Lord, 
Thy  saints  shall  rest  secure, 
And  all,  who  trust  thy  holy  word, 
Shall  find  salvation  sure. 


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Psalm  52.    L.  M. 

The  Folly  of  Self-dependence. 

HY  should  the  haughty  hero  boast 
His  vengeful  arm,  his  warlike  host ':. 

9* 


(02  PSALM  53. 

While  blood  defiles  his  cruel  hand, 
And  desolation  wastes  the  land. 

1  He  joys  to  hear  the  captive's  cry, 
The  widow's  groan,  the  orphan's  sigh, 
And  when  the  weary 'd  sword  would  spare 
His  falsehood  spreads  the  fatal  snare. 

3  He  triumphs  in  the  deeds  of  wrong, 
And  arms  with  rage  his  impious  tongue  : 
With  pride  proclaims  his  dreadful  power- 
And  bids  the  trembling  world  adore, 

4  But  God  beholds,  and  with  a  frown 
Casts  to  the  dust  his  honours  down ; 
The  righteous  freed,  their  hopes  recall, 
And  hail  the  proud  oppressor's  fall. 

5  How  low  th'  insulting  tyrant  lies, 
Who  dar'd  th'  eternal  Power  despise  ; 
And  vainly  deem'd,  with  envious  joy, 
His  arm  almighty  to  destroy. 

6  We  praise  thee,  Lord,  who  heard  our  cries. 
And  sent  salvation  from  the  skies  ; 

The  saints,  who  saw  our  mournful  days. 
Shall  join  our  grateful  song  of  praise. 

Psalm  53.    v.  4—6.    C.  M. 

Victory  and  Deliverance  from  Persecution 

ARE  all  the  foes  of  Zion  fools, 
Who  thus  destroy  her  saints  ? 
Do  they  not  know  her  Saviour  rules, 
And  pities  her  complaints? 

2  They  shall  be  seiz'd  with  sad  surprise ; 

For  God's  avenging  arm 
Shall  crush  the  hand  that  dares  arise 
To  do  his  children  harm. 

3  In  vain  the  sons  of  Satan  boast 

Of  armies  in  array  ; 


PSALM  55.  103 

When  God  has  first  despisM  then  host, 
They  fall  an  easy  prey. 
4  O  for  a  word  from  Zion's  king, 
Her  captives  to  restore  ! 
Thy  joyful  saints  thy  praise  shall  sing 
And  Israel  weep  no  more. 

Psalm  51.    C.  M. 

BEHOLD  us,  Lord,  and  let  our  cry 
Before  thy  throne  ascend, 
Cast  thou  on  us  a  pitying  eye, 
And  still  our  lives  defend. 
*2  For  slaughtering  foes  insult  us  round. 
Oppressive,  proud,  and  vain  ; 
They  cast  thy  temples  to  the  ground, 
And  all  our  rights  profane. 
3  Yet  thy  forgiving  grace  we  trust, 
And  in  thy  power  rejoice ; 
Thine  arm  shall  crush  our  foes  to  dust, 
Thy  praise  inspire  our  voice. 
I  Be  thou  with  those  whose  friendly  hand 
Upheld  us  in  distress  ; 
Extend  thy  truth  through  every  land, 

And  still  thy  people  bless. 
Psalm  55.     v.  1—8,  16—18,  22.     C.  M 
Support  for  the  afflicted  and  tempted  Soul. 

OGOD,  my  refuge,  hear  my  cries, 
Behold  my  flowing  tears  ; 
For  earth  and  hell  my  hurt  devise, 
And  triumph  in  my  fears. 
*2  Their  rage  is  levePd  at  my  life  ; 
My  soul  with  guilt  they  load, 
And  fill  my  thoughts  with  inward  strife, 
To  shake  my  hope  in  God. 
3  What  inward  pains  my  heart-strings  wound  ! 
I  groan  with  every  breath  ; 


104  PSALM  55. 

Horror  ai*i  fear  beset  me  round 
Amongst  the  shades  of  death. 

4  Oh,  were  I  like  a  feather'd  dove, 

And  innocence  had  wings, 
I'd  nS  and  make  a  long  remove, 
From  all  these  wrestless  things. 

5  hit  me  to  some  wild  desert  go, 

And  find  a  peaceful  home, 
Where  storms  of  malice  never  blow3 
Temptations  never  come. 

6  Vain  hopes,  and  vain  inventions  all. 

To'  scape  the  rage  of  hell ! 
The  mighty  God,  on  whom  1  call, 
Can  save  me  here  as  well. 

PAUSE. 

7  [By  morning  light  I'll  seek  his  face, 

At  noon  repeat  my  cry  ; 
The  night  shall  hear  me  ask  his  grace. 
Nor  will  he  long  deny. 

8  God  shall  preserve  my  soul  from  fear. 

Or  shield  me  when  afraid  ; 
Ten  thousand  angels  must  appear, 
If  he  command  their  aid. 

9  I  cast  my  burdens  on  the  Lord  ; 

The  Lord  sustains  them  all : 
My  courage  rests  upon  his  word, 

That  saints  shall  never  fall. 
10  My  highest  hopes  shail  not  be  vain  ; 

My  lips  shall  spread  his  praise ; 
While  cruel  and  deceitful  men, 

Scarce  live  out  half  their  days. 

Psalm  55.    v.  15—17,  19,22.    S.  M, 

LET  sinners  take  their  course, 
And  choose  the  road  to  death  ; 
But  in  the  worship  of  my  God 
I'll  spend  my  daily  breath. 


PSALM  56.  105 

•I  My  thoughts  address  his  throne 
When  morning  brings  the  light ; 
I  seek  his  blessing  every  noon. 
And  pay  my  vows  at  night. 
3  Thou  wilt  regard  my  cries, 
O  my  eternal  God, 
While  sinners  perish  in  surprise 
Beneath  thine  angry  rod. 
1  Because  they  dwell  at  ease, 
And  no  sad  changes  feel, 
They  neither  fear  nor  trust  thy  name, 
Nor  learn  to  do  thy  will. 

5  But  I,  with  all  my  cares, 

Will  lean  upon  the  Lord ; 
I'll  cast  my  burdens  on  his  arm, 
And  rest  upon  his  word. 

6  His  arm  shall  well  sustain 

The  children  of  his  love  ; 
The  ground  on  which  their  safety  stands, 
No  earthly  power  can  move. 

Psalm  56.     C.  M 

Deliverance  from  Oppression  and  Falsehood ;  or*  God's  Care  of  hit 
People,  in  answer  to  Faith  and  Prayer. 

THOU,  whose  justice  reigns  on  high, 
And  makes  th'  oppressor  cease, 
Behold  how  envious  sinners  try 
To  vex  and  break  my  peace. 

2  The  sons  of  violence  and  lies 
Join  to  devour  me,  Lord  ; 

But  as  my  hourly  dangers  rise, 
My  refuge  is  thy  word. 

3  In  God,  most  holy   just,  and  true. 
I  have  repos'd  my  trust ; 

Nor  will  I  fear  what  flesh  can  do, 
The  offspring  of  the  dust, 


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106  PSALM  57. 

4  They  wrest  my  words  to  mischief  still 

Charge  me  with  unknown  faults  ; 
For  mischiefs  all  their  counsels  fill, 
And  malice  all  their  thoughts. 

5  Shall  they  escape  without  thy  frown  ? 

Must  their  devices  stand  ? 
Oh  cast  the  haughty  sinner  down, 
And  let  him  know  thy  hand  ! 

PAUSE. 

6  God  sees  the  sorrows  of  his  saints, 

Their  groans  affect  his  ears  ; 
Thy  mercy  counts  my  just  complaints. 
And  numbers  all  my  tears. 

7  When  to  thy  throne  I  raise  my  cry, 

The  wicked  fear  and  flee  : 
So  swift  is  prayer  to  reach  the  sky. 
So  near  is  God  to  me. 

8  In  thee,  most  holy,  just  and  true, 

I  have  repos'd  my  trust ; 
Nor  will  I  fear  what  man  can  do, 
The  offspring  of  the  dust. 

9  Thy  solemn  vows  are  on  me,  Lord, 

Thou  shalt  receive  my  praise  ; 
I'll  sing,  "  how  faithful  is  thy  word  ! 

"  How  righteous  all  thy  ways  !" 
10  Thou  hast  secur'd  my  soul  from  death  ; 

O  set  thy  pris'ner  free, 
That  heart  and  hand,  and  life  and  breath. 

May  be  employ  VI  for  thee. 

Psalm  57.    L   M. 

Praise  for  Protection  ;  Grace  and  Truth. 

MY  God,  in  whom  are  all  the  springs 
Of  boundless  love,  and  grace  unknown 
Hide  me  beneath  thy  spreading  wings, 
Till  the  dark  cloud  is  overblown. 


PSALM  58.  107 

'I  Up  to  the  heavens  I  send  my  cry ; 

The  Lord  will  my  desires  perform  ; 

He  sends  his  angel  from  the  sky, 

And  saves  me  from  the  threatening  storm, 
3  Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God, 

Above  the  heavens  where  angels  dwell ; 

Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 

And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 
i  My  heart  is  flx'd  ;  my  song  shall  raise 

Immortal  honours  to  thy  name  j 

Awake,  my  tongue,  to  sound  his  praise, 

My  tongue  the  glory  of  my  frame. 
3  High  o'er  the  earth  his  mercy  reigns, 

And  reaches  to  the  utmost  sky  ; 

His  truth  to  endless  years  remains, 

When  lower  worlds  dissolve  and  die. 
tj  Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God, 

Above  the  heavens  where  angels  dwell  j 

Thy  power  on  earth  be  known  abroad, 
And  land  to  land  thy  wonders  tell. 

Psalm  58.     As  the  113  Psalm. 
Warning  to  Magistrates. 

JUDGES,  who  rule  the  world  by  laws. 
Will  ye  despise  the  righteous  cause  I 
When  vile  oppression  wastes  the  land, 
Dare  ye  condemn  the  righteous  poor, 
And  let  rich  sinners  'scape  secure, 

While  gold  and  greatness  bribe  thy  hand  ' 
i  Have  ye  forgot,  or  never  knew, 
That  God  will  judge  the  judges  too? 

High  in  the  heavens  his  justice  reigns  ; 
Yet  you  invade  the  rights  of  God, 
And  send  your  bold  decrees  abroad 
To  bind  the  conscience  in  your  chain- 
3  A  poison'd  arrow  is  your  tongue, 
The  arrow  sharp,  the  poison  strong, 


108  PSALM  59. 

And  death  attends  where'er  it  wounds  : 
You  hear  no  counsels,  cries,  nor  tears  ; 
So  the  deaf  adder  stops  her  ears 

Against  the  power  of  charming  sounds. 
i  Break  out  their  teeth,  eternal  God ; 
Those  teeth  of  lions  died  in  blood ; 

And  crush  the  serpents  in  the  dust : 
As  empty  chaff  when  whirlwinds  rise, 
Before  the  sweeping  tempest  flies, 
So  let  their  hopes  and  names  be  lost. 
5  Th'  Almighty  thunders  from  the  sky  ; 
Their  grandeur  melts,  their  titles  die, 
As  hills  of  snow  dissolve  and  run  ; 
Or  snails  that  perish  in  their  slime  ; 
Or  births  that  come  before  their  time, 
Vain  births  that  never  see  the  sun. 
G  Thus  shall  the  vengeance  of  the  Lord 
Safety  and  joy  to  saints  afford  ; 

And  all  that  hear  shall  join  and  say, 
"  Sure  there's  a  God  that  rules  on  high, 
*«A  God  that  hears  his  children  cry, 
"  And  will  their  sufferings  well  repay." 

Psalm  59.    S.  M. 

Prayer  for  National  Deliverance. 
IROM  foes,  that  round  us  rise, 
O  God  of  heaven  defend  ; 
Who  brave  the  vengeance  of  the  skies: 

And  with  thy  saints  contend. 
Behold,  from  distant  shores, 

And  desert  wilds  they  come, 
Combine  for  blood  their  barb'rous  force. 

And  through  thy  cities  roam. 
Beneath  the  silent  shade, 

Their  secret  plots  they  lay  ; 
Our  peaceful  walls  by  night  invade. 
And  waste  the  fields  by  day. 


F 


PSALM  60.  )<»! 

1  And  will  the  God  of  grace, 
Regardless  of  our  pain, 
Permit,  secure,  that  impious  race 
To  riot  in  their  reign  ? 
5  In  vain  their  secret  guile, 
Or  open  force  they  prove  ; 
His  eye  can  pierce  the  deepest  veil, 
His  hand  their  strength  remove. 
0  Yet  save  them,  Lord,  from  death, 
Lest  we  forget  their  doom  ; 
But  drive  them  with  thine  angry  breath, 
Thro'  distant  lands  to  roam. 
7  Then  shall  our  grateful  voice 
Proclaim  our  guardian  God  ; 
The  nations  round  the  earth  rejoice. 
And  sound  thy  praise  abroad. 

Psalm  60.     C.  M. 

Looking  to  God  in  the  Distress  of  War. 

LORD,  thou  hast  scourg'd  our  guilty  land. 
Behold  thy  people  mourn  : 
Shall  vengeance  ever  guide  thy  hand. 
And  mercy  ne'er  return  ? 

2  Beneath  the  terrors  of  thine  eye 

Earth's  haughty  towers  decay  ; 
Thy  frowning  mantle  spreads  the  sky^ 
And  mortals  melt  away. 

3  Our  Zion  trembles  at  thy  stroke, 

And  dreads  thy  lifted  hand ; 
Oh,  heal  the  people  thou  hast  broke, 
And  save  the  sinking  land. 

I  Exalt  thy  banner  in  the  field, 
For  those  that  fear  thy  name  : 
From  barb'rous  hosts  our  nation  shield. 
And  put  our  foes  to  shame* 
10 


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110  PSALM  62. 

5  Attend  our  armies  to  the  fight, 

And  be  their  guardian  God  : 
In  vain  shall  numerous  powers  unite 
Against  thy  lifted  rod. 

6  Our  troops,  beneath  thy  guiding  hand. 

Shall  gain  a  glad  renown  : 
"Tis  God  who  makes  the  feeble  stand, 
And  treads  the  mighty  down. 

Psalm  61.    v.  1—6.    S.  M, 

Safety  in  God. 

HEN,  overwhelm'd  with  grief. 
My  heart  within  me  dies. 
Helpless,  and  far  from  all  relief, 
To  heaven  1  lift  mine  eyes. 

2  Oh  lead  me  to  the  Rock 

That's  high  above  my  head, 
And  make  the  covert  of  thy  wings 
My  shelter  and  my  shade. 

3  Within  thy  presence,  Lord, 

For  ever  Til  abide  : 
Thou  art  the  tower  of  my  defence. 
The  refuge  where  I  hide. 

4  Thou  givest  me  the  lot 

Of  those  that  fear  thy  name  : 
If  endless  life  be  their  reward, 
I  shall  possess  the  same. 
Psalm  62.    v.  5—12.    L.  M. 

JVo  trust  in  the  Creature  ;  or,  Faith  in  Divine  Grace  and  Powc i 

MY  spirit  looks  to  God  alone, 
My  rock  and  refuge  is  his  throne  : 
In  all  my  fears,  in  all  my  straits, 
My  soul  on  his  salvation  waits. 
'2  Trust  him,  ye  saints,  in  all  your  ways. 
Pour  out  your  hearts  before  his  face  ; 
When  helpers  fail  and  foes  invade, 
God  is  our  all-sufficient  aid. 


PSALM  63.  HI 

3  False  are  the  men  of  high  degree, 

The  baser  sort  are  vanity  ; 

Laid  in  the  balance  both  appear 

Light  as  a  puff  of  empty  air. 
1  Make  not  increasing  gold  your  trust, 

Nor  set  your  hearts  on  giittering  dust : 

Why  will  you  grasp  the  fleeting  smoke. 

And  not  believe  what  God  has  spoke  ? 
•3  Once  has  his  awful  voice  declar'd, 

Once  and  again  my  ears  have  heard, 

"  All  power  is  his  eternal  due  ; 

"  He  must  be  fear'd  and  trusted  too." 
6  For  sovereign  power  reigns  not  alone, 

Grace  is  a  partner  of  the  throne  : 

Thy  grace  and  justice,  mighty  Lord, 

Shall  well  divide  our  last  reward. 
Psalni  63.    v.  l— 5.    first  part.    C.  31 

The  Morning  of  a  Lord's  Day* 

ARLY,  my  God,  without  delay, 
I  haste  to  seek  thy  face ; 
My  thirsty  spirit  faints  away 
Without  thy  cheering  grace. 

2  So  pilgrims  on  the  scorching  sand, 

Beneath  a  burning  sky, 
Long  for  a  cooling  stream  at  hand. 
And  they  must  drink  or  die. 

3  Pve  seen  thy  glory  and  thy  power 

Thro'  all  thy  temple  shine  ; 
My  God,  repeat  that  heavenly  hour. 
That  vision  so  divine. 
i  Not  all  the  blessings  of  a  feast 
Can  please  my  soul  so  well, 
As  when  thy  richer  grace  I  taste, 
And  in  thy  presence  dwell. 
5  Not  life  itself,  with  all  its  joys, 
Can  my  best  passion  move, 


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112  PSALM  63. 

Or  raise  so  high  my  cheerful  voice 
As  thy  forgiving  love. 
6  Thus,  till  my  last  expiring  day, 
I'll  bless  my  God  and  King ; 
Thus  will  1  lift  my  hands  to  pray, 
And  tune  my  lips  to  sing. 
Psalm  63.    ».  6— 10.    second  part.    CM. 

Midnight  Thoughts  recollected. 
}fl!WAS  in  the  watches  of  the  night 

JL      1  thought  upon  thy  power  ; 
I  kept  thy  lovely  face  in  sight 

Amidst  the  darkest  hour. 

2  My  flesh  lay  resting  on  my  bed ; 

My  soul  arose  on  high  ; 
"  My  God,  my  life,  my  hope,"  I  said, 
"  Bring  thy  salvation  nigh." 

3  My  spirit  labours  up  thine  hill, 

And  climbs  the  heavenly  road  ; 
But  thy  right  hand  upholds  me  still 
While  I  pursue  my  God. 

4  Thy  mercy  stretches  o'er  my  head 

The  shadow  of  thy  wings ; 
My  heart  rejoices  in  thine  aid, 
My  tongue  awakes  and  sings, 

5  But  the  destroyers  of  my  peace 

Shall  fret  and  rage  in  vain  ; 
The  tempter  shall  for  ever  cease, 
And  all  my  sins  be  slain. 

6  Thy  sword  shall  give  my  foes  to  death, 

And  send  them  down  to  dwell 
In  the  dark  caverns  of  the  earth, 
Or  in  the  deeps  of  hell. 

Psalm  03.    L   M. 

Longing  after  God ;  or,  the  Love  of  God  better  than  Life- 

GREAT  God,  indulge  my  humble  claim ; 
Thou  art  my  hope,  my  joy,  my  rest : 


PSALM  63. 

The  glories  that  compose  thy  name 
Stand  all  engag'd  to  make  me  bless'd. 

2  Thou  great  and  good,  thou  just  and  wise, 
Thou  art  my  Father  and  my  God  ; 

And  1  am  thine  by  sacred  ties, 

Thy  son,  thy  servant,  bought  with  blood. 

3  With  heart  and  eyes,  and  lifted  hands, 
For  thee  I  long,  to  thee  I  look, 

As  travellers,  in  thirsty  lands, 
Pant  for  the  cooling  water  brook. 

1  With  early  feet  I  love  V  appear 
Among  thy  saints,  and  seek  thy  face  ; 
Oft  have  I  seen  thy  glory  there, 
And  felt  the  power  of  sovereign  grace. 

5  Not  fruits,  nor  wines,  that  tempt  our  taste. 
No  pleasures  that  to  sense  belong, 
Could  make  me  so  divinely  bless'd, 
Or  raise  so  high  my  cheerful  song. 

G  My  life  itself,  without  thy  love, 
No  taste  or  pleasure  could  afford  ; 
'Twould  but  a  tiresome  burthen  prove, 
If  I  were  banish'd  from  the  Lord. 

7  Amidst  the  wakeful  hours  of  night, 
When  busy  cares  afflict  my  head, 
One  thought  of  thee  gives  new  delight, 
And  adds  refreshment  to  my  bed. 

S  I'll  lift  my  hands,  I'll  raise  my  voice, 
While  I  have  breath  to  pray  or  praise ; 
This  work  shall  make  my  heart  rejoice. 
And  bless  the  remnant  of  my  days. 

Psalm  63.    S.  M. 

Seeking  God. 

Y  God,  permit  my  tongue 


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This  joy,  to  call  thee  mine  ;. 
10* 


114  PSALM  64. 

And  let  my  early  cries  prevail 
To  taste  thy  love  divine. 
r*Z  My  thirsty  fainting  soul 

Thy  mercy  does  implore ; 
Not  travellers  in  desert  lands 
Can  pant  for  water  more. 
■3  Within  thy  churches,  Lord, 
1  long  to  find  my  place, 
Thy  power  and  glory  to  behold. 
And  feel  thy  quick'ning  grace. 
1  For  life,  without  thy  love, 
No  relish  can  afford  ; 
No  joy  can  be  comparM  with  thisf 
To  serve  and  please  the  Lord, 
5  To  thee  I'll  lift  my  hands, 

And  praise  thee  while  I  live ; 
Not  the  rich  dainties  of  a  feast 
Such  food  or  pleasure  give. 
0  In  wakeful  hours  of  night 
I  call  my  God  to  mind  ; 
I  think  how  wise  thy  counsels  arc 
And  all  thy  dealings  kind. 

7  Since  thou  hast  been  my  help, 

To  thee  my  spirit  flies  ; 
And  on  thy  watchful  providence 
My  cheerful  hope  relies. 

8  The  shadow  of  thy  wings 

My  soul  in  safety  keeps : 
I  follow  where  my  father  leads. 
And  he  supports  my  steps. 

INalin  64.    L.  M. 

GREAT  God,  attend  to  my  complain- 
Nor  let  my  drooping  spirit  faint  I 
When  foes  in  secret  spread  the  snare. 
Let  my  salvation  be  thy  care. 


PSALM  65.  I|5 

*2  Shield  me  without,  and  guard  within, 

From  treacherous  foes  and  deadly  sin ; 

May  envy,  lust,  and  pride  depart, 

And  heavenly  grace  expand  my  heart 
3  Thy  justice  and  thy  power  display, 

And  scatter  far  thy  foes  away  ; 

While  listening  nations  learn  thy  word, 

And  saints  triumphant  bless  the  Lord, 
t  Then  shall  thy  church  exalt  her  voice, 

And  all  that  love  thy  name  rejoice ; 

By  faith  approach  thine  awful  throne, 

And  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

Psalni  65.    v.  1—5.    first  part.    L.  M. 

Public  Prayer  and  Praise, 

THE  praise  of  Zion  waits  for  thee, 
My  God  ;  and  praise  becomes  thy  house  ; 

There  shall  thy  saints  thy  glory  see, 

And  there  perform  their  public  vows. 
"2  O  thou  whose  mercy  bends  the  skies. 

To  save  when  humble  sinners  pray ; 

All  lands  to  thee  shall  lift  their  eyes. 

And  every  yielding  heart  obey. 
3  Against  my  will  my  sins  prevail, 

But  grace  shall  purge  away  the  stain 

The  blood  of  Christ  will  never  fail 

To  wash  my  garments  white  again. 
1  Bless'd  is  the  man  whom  thou  shalt  eboose, 

And  give  him  kind  access  to  thee ; 

Give  him  a  place  within  thy  house 

To  taste  thy  love  divinely  free. 

PAUSE. 

3  Let  Babel  fear  when  Zion  prays  ; 
Babel  prepare  for  long  distress, 
When  Zion's  God  himself  arrays 
Tn  terror  and  in  righteousness. 


116  PSALM  65. 

6  With  dreadful  glory  God  fulfils 
What  his  afflicted  saints  request ; 
And  with  almighty  wrath  reveals 
His  love,  to  give  his  churches  rest. 

7  Then  shall  the  flocking  nations  run 
To  Zion's  hill,  and  own  their  Lord ; 
The  rising  and  the  setting  sun 
Shall  see  the  Saviour's  name  ador'd. 

Psalm   60.      V.  5—13.      SECOND  PART.  L.  M. 

Divine  Providence  in  Air,  Earth,  and  Sea ;  or,  the  God  of  Nature 
and  Grace.     » 

THE  God  of  our  salvation  hears 
The  groans  of  Zion  mixed  with  tears : 

Yet  when  he  comes  with  kind  designs, 

Through  all  the  way  his  terror  shines. 
"3  On  him  the  race  of  man  depends, 

Far  as  the  earth's  remotest  ends, 

Where  the  Creator's  name  is  known 

By  nature's  feeble  light  alone. 
:i  Sailors,  that  travel  o'er  the  flood, 

Address  their  frighted  souls  to  God, 

When  tempests  rage  and  billows  roar 

At  dreadful  distance  from  the  shore. 
1  He  bids  the  noisy  tempests  cease ; 

He  calms  the  raging  crowd  to  peace. 

When  a  tumult'ous  nation  raves, 

Wild  as  the  winds,  and  loud  as  waves. 

5  Whole  kingdoms,  shaken  by  the  storm. 
He  settles  in  a  peaceful  form : 
Mountains,  establish'd  by  his  hand, 
Firm  on  their  old  foundations  stand. 

6  Behold  his  ensigns  sweep  the  sky, 
New  comets  blaze,  and  lightnings  fly  ; 
The  heathen  lands,  with  swift  surprise, 
From  the  bright  horrors  turn  their  eyes- 


PSALM  65.  Ill 

7  At  his  command  the  morning  ray 
Smiles  in  the  east,  and  leads  the  day : 
He  guides  the  sun's  declining  wheels 
Over  the  tops  of  western  hills. 

8  Seasons  and  times  obey  his  voice  ; 
The  evening  and  the  morn  rejoice 

To  see  the  earth  made  soft  with  showers,. 
Laden  with  fruit  and  dress'd  in  flowers. 

9  'Tis  from  his  watery  stores  on  high 
He  gives  the  thirsty  ground  supply  ; 
He  walks  upon  the  clouds,  and  thence 
Doth  his  enriching  drops  dispense. 

10  The  desert  grows  a  fruitful  field, 
Abundant  fruit  the  valleys  yield  : 
The  valleys  shout  with  cheerful  voice, 
And  neighboring  hills  repeat  their  joys, 

11  The  pastures  smile  in  green  array; 
There  lambs  and  larger  cattle  play  ; 
The  larger  cattle  and  the  lamb, 

Each,  in  his  language,  speaks  thy  name. 

12  Thy  works  pronounce  thy  pow'r  divine  ; 
O'er  every  field  thy  glories  shine  ; 
Thro'  every  month  thy  gifts  appear : 
Great  God,  thy  goodness  crowns  the  year* 

Psalm  65.    fikst  fart     C.  M. 

Jl  prayer  hearina  God.  and  the  Gentiles  called, 

PRAISE  waits  in  Zion,  Lord,  for  thee  ; 
There  shall  our  vows  oe  paid  ; 
Thou  hast  an  ear  when  sinners  pray, 
All  flesh  shall  seek  thine  aid. 
•2  Lord,  our  iniquities  prevail, 

But  pard'ning  grace  is  thine  ; 
And  thou  wilt  grant  us  power  and  skili 
To  conquer  every  sin. 


118  PSALM  65. 

3  Bless'd  are  the  men  whom  thou  wilt  choose 

To  bring  them  near  thy  face, 
Give  them  a  dwelling  in  thine  house, 
To  feast  upon  thy  grace. 

4  In  answering  what  thy  church  requests. 

Thy  truth  and  terror  shine, 
And  works  of  dreadful  righteousness, 
Fulfil  thy  kind  design. 

5  Thus  shall  the  wondering  nations  see 

The  Lord  is  good  and  just ; 
And  distant  islands  fly  to  thee, 
And  make  thy  name  their  trust. 

6  They  dread  thy  glitt'ring  tokens,  Lord. 

When  signs  in  heaven  appear ; 
But  they  shall  learn  thy  holy  word, 
And  love  as  well  as  fear. 


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Psalm  65,    second  part.    C.  M. 

The  Providence  of  God,  in  Air,  Earth  and  Sea;  or,  the  Blessings  of 
Bain 

ilS  by  thy  strength  the  mountains  stand. 
God  of  eternal  power  ; 
The  sea  grows  calm  at  thy  command, 
And  tempests  cease  to  roar. 

2  Thy  morning  light  and  evening  shade 
Successive  comforts  bring ; 

Thy  plenteous  fruits  make  harvest  glad, 
Thy  flowers  adorn  the  spring. 

3  Seasons  and  times,  and  moons  and  hours, 
Heaven,  earth,  and  air  are  thine  ; 

When  clouds  distill  in  fruitful  showers, 
The  author  is  divine. 

4  Those  wandering  cisterns  in  the  sky, 
Borne  by  the  winds  around, 

Whose  watery  treasures  well  supply 
The  furrows  of  the  ground. 


G 


PSALM  66.  119 

5  The  thirsty  ridges  drink  their  fill, 
And  ranks  of  corn  appear ; 

Thy  ways  abound  with  blessings  still, 
Thy  goodness  crowns  the  year. 

Psalm  65.     third  part.     C.  M. 

The  Blessings  of  the  Spring;  or,  God  gives  Rain 
A  Psalm  for  the  Husbandman. 

OOD  is  the  Lord,  the  heavenly  King, 
Who  makes  the  earth  his  care : 
Visits  the  pastures  every  spring, 
And  bids  the  grass  appear. 

2  The  clouds,  like  rivers  rais'd  on  high- 

Pour  out  at  his  command 
Their  watery  blessings  from  the  sky, 
To  cheer  the  thirsty  land. 

3  The  soften'd  ridges  of  the  field 

Permit  the  corn  to  spring ; 
The  valleys  rich  provision  yield, 

And  the  poor  lab'rers  sing. 
1  The  little  hills  on  every  side, 

Rejoice  at  falling  showers  ; 
The  meadows  dress'd  in  beauteous  pride 

Perfume  the  air  with  flowers. 

6  The  barren  clods,  refresh'd  with  rain, 

Promise  a  joyful  crop ; 
The  parched  grounds  look  green  again. 
And  raise  the  reaper's  hope. 
6  The  various  months  thy  goodness  crowns. 
How  bounteous  are  thy  ways  ! 
The  bleating  flocks  spread  o'er  the  downs. 
And  shepherds  shout  thy  praise. 

Psalm    66.      FIRST    TART.      C   M. 
Governing  Power  and  Goodness ;  or,  our  Grace  tried  by  Affliction* 
ING,  all  ye  nations  to  the  Lord, 
Sing  with  a  joyful  noise  ; 


s1 


120  PSALM  66. 

With  melody  of  sound  record 
His  honours  and  your  joys. 

2  Say  to  the  Power  that  form'd  the  sky, 

"  How  terrible  art  thou  ! 
u  Sinners  before  thy  presence  fly, 
"  Or  at  thy  feet  they  bow." 

3  [Come,  see  the  wonders  of  our  God  ; 

How  glorious  are  his  ways ! 
In  Moses'  hand  he  put  the  rod, 
And  clave  the  frighted  seas. 
i  He  made  the  ebbing  channel  dry, 
While  Israel  pass'd  the  flood  ; 
There  did  the  church  begin  their  joy. 
And  triumph  in  their  God.] 

5  He  rules  by  his  resistless  might : 

Will  rebel  mortals  dare 
Provoke  th'  Eternal  to  the  fight, 
And  tempt  that  dreadful  war  ? 

6  O  bless  our  God,  and  never  cease  ; 

Ye  saints,  fulfil  his  praise  ; 
He  keeps  our  life,  maintains  our  peace, 
And  guides  our  doubtful  ways. 

7  Lord,  thou  hast  prov'd  our  suffering  souls. 

To  make  our  graces  shine  ; 
So  silver  bears  the  burning  coals, 
The  metal  to  refine. 
S  Thro'  watery  deeps  and  fiery  ways 
We  march  at  thy  command, 
Led  to  possess  the  promis'd  place 
By  thine  unerring  hand. 

■Nairn  66.     ».  13—20.     second  part.     C.  M 
Praise  to  God  for  hearing  Prayer. 

NOW  shall  my  solemn  vows  be  paid 
To  that  almighty  Power, 
That  heard  the  low  requests  I  made 
In  my  distressful  hour. 


PSALM  67.  Vtt 

:2  My  lips  and  cheerful  heart  prepare 
To  make  his  mercies  known  : 
Come,  ye  that  fear  my  God,  and  hear 
The  wonders  he  has  done. 
I  When  on  my  head  huge  sorrows  fell, 
I  sought  the  heavenly  aid  ; 
He  sav'd  my  sinking  soul  from  hell, 
And  death's  eternal  shade. 
4  If  sin  lay  cover'd  in  my  heart 

While  prayer  employ'd  my  tongue, 
The  Lord  had  shown  me  no  regard, 
Nor  1  his  praises  sung. 
-">  But  God  (his  name  be  ever  bless'd) 
Has  set  my  spirit  free ; 
Nor  turn'd  from  him  my  poor  request,. 
Nor  turn'd  his  heart  from  me. 

Psalm  67.    c.  M. 

The  XatiorCs  Prosperity,  and  the  Church'3  increase. 

SHINE,  mighty  God,  on  Zion  shine, 
With  beams  of  heavenly  grace  ; 
Reveal  thy  power  thro1  all  our  coasts, 
And  show  thy  smiling  face. 
I  [Amidst  our  States  exalted  high, 
Do  thou  our  glory  stand, 
And,  like  a  wall  of  guardian  fire, 
Surround  the  fav'rite  land.] 

3  When  shall  thy  name  from  shore  to  shore 

Sound  all  the  earth  abroad  ; 
And  distant  nations  know  and  love 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 

4  Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands, 

Sing  loud  with  solemn  voice  ; 
Let  every  tongue  exalt  his  praise, 
And  every  heart  rejoice. 
11 


122  PSALM  W. 

5  He,  the  great  Lord,  the  sovereign  Judge 

That  sits  enthron'd  above, 
In  wisdom  rules  the  worlds  he  made, 
And  bids  them  taste  his  love. 

6  Earth  shall  obey  his  high  command., 

And  yield  a  fuil  increase  : 
Our  God  will  crown  his  chosen  land 
With  fruitfulness  and  peace. 

7  God,  the  Redeemer,  scatters  round 

His  choicest  favours  here, 
While  the  creation's  utmost  bound 
Shall  see,  adore,  and  fear. 

Psalm  68.     v.  1—6,  32,  35.     first  part.     L.  M 

The  Vengeance  and  Compassion  of  God. 

LET  God  arise  in  all  his  might, 
And  put  the  troops  of  hell  to  flight ; 
As  smoke  that  sought  to  cloud  the  skies 
Before  the  rising  tempest  flies. 

2  [He  comes,  array'd  in  burning  flames  ; 
Justice  and  Vengeance  are  his  names  : 
Behold  his  fainting  foes  expire 

Like  melting  wax  before  the  fire.] 

3  He  rides  and  thunders  thro'  the  sky  ; 
His  name,  Jehovah,  sounds  on  high  : 
Sing  to  his  name  ye  sons  of  grace  ; 
Ye  saints  rejoice  before  his  face. 

i  The  widow  and  the  fatherless 

Fly  to  his  aid  in  sharp  distress ; 

In  him  the  poor  and  helpless  find 

A  Judge  that's  just,  a  Father  kind. 
~y  He  breaks  the  captive's  heavy  chain, 

x\nd  pris'ners  see  the  light  again  ; 

But  rebels  that  dispute  his  will, 

Shall  dwell  in  chains  and  darkness  still 


PSALM  68.  12- 

PAUSE. 

C  Kingdoms  and  thrones  to  God  belong  ; 

Crown  him,  ye  nations,  in  your  song : 

His  wondrous  names  and  powers  rehearse, 

His  honours  shall  enrich  your  verse. 
7  He  shakes  the  heavens  with  loud  alarms  ; 

How  terrible  is  God  in  arms  ! 

In  Israel  are  his  mercies  known  ; 

Israel  is  his  peculiar  throne. 
S  Proclaim  him  King,  pronounce  him  bless'd  : 

He's  your  defence,  your  joy,  your  rest : 

When  terrors  rise,  and  nations  faint, 

God  is  the  strength  of  every  saint. 

Psalm  68.     v.  17,  18.     st;co>n  part.    L.  M 
Christ's  Ascension,  and  the  Gift  of  the  Spirit. 

LOK.D,  when  thou  didst  ascend  on  high, 
Ten  thousand  angels  fill'd  the  sky  : 

Those  heavenly  guards  around  thee  wait, 

Like  chariots  that  attend  thy  state. 
'2  Not  Sinai's  mountain  could  appear 

More  glorious  when  the  Lord  was  there ; 

While  he  pronounc'd  his  dreadful  law, 

And  struck  the  chosen  tribes  with  awe. 
3  How  bright  the  triumph  none  can  tell, 

When  the  rebellious  powers  of  hell, 

That  thousand  souls  had  captive  made. 

Were  all  in  chains  like  captives  led. 
i  Rais'd  by  his  Father  to  the  throne, 

He  sent  his  promis'd  Spirit  down 

With  gifts  and  grace  for  rebel  men, 

That  God  might  dwell  on  earth  again. 
Psalm  68.     v.  19,  9r  20—22.     third  part.     L.  M 

Praise  for  temporal  Blessings  ;  or,  common  and  special  Mercies. 

WE  bless  the  Lord,  the  just,  the  s>ood, 
Who  fills  our  hearts  with  heavenly  food  ; 
Who  pours  his  blessings  from  the  skies, 
And  loads  our  days  with  rich  supplies. 


124  PSALM  69. 

2  He  sends  the  sun  his  circuit  round, 

To  cheer  the  fruits,  to  warm  the  ground  ; 
He  bids  the  clouds,  with  plenteous  rain. 
Refresh  the  thirsty  earth  again. 

3  'Tis  to  his  care  we  owe  our  breath, 
And  all  our  near  escapes  from  death  : 
Safety  and  health  to  God  belong ; 

He  heals  the  weak,  and  guards  the  strong 

4  He  makes  the  saint  and  sinner  prove 
The  common  blessings  of  his  love  ; 
But  the  wide  difference  that  remains, 
Is  endless  joys,  or  endless  pains. 

5  The  Lord  that  bruis'd  the  serpent's  head, 
On  all  the  serpent's  seed  shall  tread  ! 
The  stubborn  sinner's  heart  confound, 
And  smite  him  with  a  lasting  wound. 

6  But  his  right  hand  his  saints  shall  raise 
From  the  deep  earth,  or  deeper  seas, 
And  bring  them  to  his  courts  above  ; 
There  shall  they  taste  his  special  love, 

Psalm  69.    v.  l — 14     first  part.    C.  M. 

The  Sufferings  of  Christ  for  our    alvation. 

"  C<  AVE  me,  O  God,  the  swelling  floods 
k5     w  Break  in  upon  my  soul  ; 

"  1  sink,  and  sorrows  o'er  my  head, 
"  Like  mighty  waters,  roll. 

2  c<  I  cry  till  all  my  voice  be  gone  ; 

"  In  tears  I  waste  the  day  : 
"  My  God,  behold  my  longing  eyes, 
"  And  shorten  thy  delay. 

3  "  They  hate  my  soul  without  a  cause, 

"  And  still  their  number  grows 
"  More  than  the  hairs  around  my  head, 
"  And  mighty  are  my  foes. 

4  "  'Twas  then  I  paid  the  dreadful  debt 

"  That  men  could  never  pay, 


PSALM  69.  IM 

•;  And  gave  those  honours  to  thy  law, 

"  Which  sinners  took  away." 
>  Thus,  in  the  great  Messiah's  name, 

The  royal  prophet  mourns ; 
Thus  he  awakes  our  hearts  to  grief, 

And  gives  us  joy  by  turns. 

6  "  Now  shall  the  saints  rejoice,  and  find 

"  Salvation  in  my  name  ; 
ft  For  I  have  borne  their  heavy  load 
"  Of  sorrow,  pain,  and  shame. 

7  "  Grief,  like  a  garment,  cloth'd  me  round. 

"  And  sackcloth  was  my  dress, 
"  While  I  procur'd  for  naked  souls, 
•c  A  robe  of  righteousness. 
S  "  Amongst  my  brethren  and  the  Jews, 
"  I,  like  a  stranger,  stood, 
"  And  bore  their  vile  reproach,  to  bring 
"  The  Gentiles  near  to  God. 
0  "  I  came,  in  sinful  mortals'  stead, 
"  To  do  my  Father's  will : 
"  Yet,  when  I  cleans'd  my  Father's  house 
11  They  scandaliz'd  my  zeal. 

10  "  My  fastings  and  my  holy  groans 

"  Were  made  the  drunkards  song : 
81  But  God,  from  his  celestial  throne, 
11  Heard  my  complaining  tongue. 

11  "He  sav'd  me  from  the  dreadful  deep. 

"  Where  fears  beset  me  round  ; 
"  He  rais'd,  and  fix'd  my  sinking  feet 
<l  On  well  established  ground. 
1*2  *Twas  in  a  most  accepted  hour, 
"  My  prayer  arose  on  high  ; 
M  And  for  my  sake  my  God  shall  hea* 
"  The  dying  sinners  cry." 
11* 


1*26  PSALM  69. 


N' 


Psalm  69.   t>.  14,  21, 26,  29, 32.  second  part.   C.  M 
The  Passion  and  Exaltation  of  Christ, 
OW  let  our  lips,  with  holy  fear 
And  mournful  pleasures,  sing 
The  sufferings  of  our  great  High  Priest, 
The  sorrows  of  our  King. 

2  He  sinks  in  floods  of  deep  distress  ; 
How  high  the  waters  rise  ! 

While  to  his  heavenly  Father's  ear 
He  sends  perpetual  cries. 

3  "  Hear  me,  O  Lord,  and  save  thy  Son, 
"  Nor  hide  thy  shining  face  ; 

"  Why  should  thy  Favourite  look  like  one 
"  Forsaken  of  thy  grace  ? 

4  "  With  rage  they  persecute  the  man 
"  That  groans  beneath  thy  wound. 

"  While,  for  a  sacrifice,  I  pour 
li  My  life  upon  the  ground. 

5  "  They  tread  my  honour  to  the  dust. 
M  And  laugh  when  I  complain  ; 

"  Their  sharp  insulting  slanders  add 
"  Fresh  anguish  to  my  pain. 
G  "  All  my  reproach  is  known  to  thee,' 
4-  The  scandal  and  the  shame ; 
a  Reproach  has  broke  my  bleeding  heart, 
"  And  lies  defiTd  my  name. 

7  "  I  look'd  for  pity,  but  in  vain ; 
"  My  kindred  are  my  grief; 

"  1  ask  my  friends  for  comfort  round, 
"  But  meet  with  no  relief. 

8  u  With  vinegar  they  mock  my  thirst. 
"  They  give  me  gall  for  food  j 

"  And  sporting  with  my  dying  groans, 
u  They  triumph  in  my  blood. 

9  **  Shine  into  my  distressed  soul. 
"  Let  thy  compassion  save : 


PSALM  69.  ffl 

;;  And,  tho'  my  flesh  sink  down  to  death. 

"  Redeem  it  from  the  grave. 
10  "  I  shall  arise  to  praise  thy  name, 

"Shall  reign  in  worlds  unknown  ; 
"  And  thy  salvation,  O  my  God, 

"  Shall  seat  me  on  thy  throne." 


F 


Psalm  69.    third  part.    C.  M. 

Christ's  Obedience  and  Death  ;  or,  God  glorified  and  Sinners  saved. 

IATHER,  I  sing  thy  wondrous  grace 
I  bless  my  Saviour's  name, 
He  bought  salvation  for  the  poor, 
And  bore  the  sinner's  shame. 
;2  His  deep  distress  has  rais'd  us  high. 
His  duty  and  his  zeal 
Fulfill'd  the  law  which  mortals  broke, 
And  finish'd  all  thy  will. 

3  His  dying  groans,  his  living  songs, 
Shall  better  please  my  God 

Than  harp  or  trumpet's  solemn  sound. 
Than  goat's  or  bullock's  blood. 

4  This  shall  his  humble  followers  see, 
And  set  their  hearts  to  rest ; 

They,  by  his  death,  draw  near  to  thee 
And  live  for  ever  bless'd. 

5  Let  heaven,  and  all  that  dwell  on  high 
To  God  their  voices  raise  ; 

While  lands  and  seas  assist  the  sky. 
And  join  t'  advance  his  praise. 

6  Zion  is  thine,  most  holy  God  ; 
Thy  Son  shall  bless  her  gates  ; 

And  glory,  purchas'd  by  his  blood, 
For  thine  own  Israel  waits. 
Psalm  69.    first  part.    L.  M 

Christ's  Passion,  and  Sinners''  Salvation. 

DEEP  in  our  hearts  let  us  record, 
The  deeper  sorrows  of  our  Lord  ; 


128  PSALM  69. 

Behold  the  rising  billows  roll 
To  overwhelm  his  holy  soul. 

2  In  long  complaints  he  spends  his  breath, 
While  hosts  of  hell,  and  powers  of  death. 
And  all  the  sons  of  malice  join 

To  execute  their  curst  design. 

3  Yet,  gracious  God,  thy  power  and  love 
Have  made  the  curse  a  blessing  prove  : 
Those  dreadful  sufferings  of  thy  Son 
Aton'd  for  crimes  which  we  had  done. 

4  The  pangs  of  our  expiring  Lord, 
The  honours  of  thy  law  restor'd, 

His  sorrows  made  thy  justice  known. 
And  paid  for  follies  not  his  own. 

5  Oh  for  his  sake  our  guilt  forgive, 
And  let  the  mourning  sinner  live  ; 
The  Lord  will  hear  us  in  his  name, 
Nor  shall  our  hope  be  turn'd  to  shame. 

Psalm  69.     v.  7,  &c.     second  part,     L.  M 

Christ's  Sufferings  and  Zeal. 

}F¥1WAS  for  our  sake,  eternal  God, 

JL    Thy  Son  sustain'd  that  heavy  load 
Of  base  reproach,  and  sore  disgrace, 
While  shame  defiTd  his  sacred  face. 

2  The  Jews,  his  brethren  and  his  kin, 
Abus'd  the  man  that  check'd  their  sin  ; 
While  he  fulfills  thy  holy  laws, 

They  hate  him,  but  without  a  cause. 

3  ["  My  Father's  house,"  said  he,  "  was  made 
"  A  place  for  worship,  not  for  trade  ;" 
Then,  scatt'ring  all  their  gold  and  brass, 
He  scourg'd  the  merchants  from  the  place.] 

4  [Zeal,  for  the  temple  of  his  God, 
Consumed  his  life,  expos'd  his  blood : 
Reproaches  at  thy  glory  thrown, 
He  felt,  and  mourn'd  them  as  his  own.] 


I 


PSALM  71.  129 

j  [His  friends  forsook,  his  followers  fled, 
While  foes  and  arms  surround  his  head  ! 
They  curse  him  with  a  slanderous  tongue, 
And  the  false  judge  maintains  the  wrong.] 

G  His  life  they  load  with  hateful  lies, 
And  charge  his  lips  with  blasphemies  ; 
They  nail  him  to  the  shameful  tree  ; 
There  hung  the  man  that  died  for  me. 

7  But  God  beheld,  and  from  his  throne 
Marks  out  the  men  that  hate  his  Son  : 
The  hand  that  rais'd  him  from  the  dead, 
Shall  pour  the  vengeance  on  their  head. 

Psalm  70.    C   M. 

Protection  against  Personal  Enemies. 
"N  haste,  O  God,  attend  my  call, 
Nor  hear  my  cries  in  vain  ; 
O  let  thy  speed  prevent  my  fall, 
And  still  my  hope  sustain. 

2  When  foes  insidious  wound  my  name 
And  tempt  my  soul  astray, 

Then  let  them  fill  with  lasting  shame 
To  their  own  plots  a  prey. 

3  While  all  that  love  thy  name  rejoice. 
And  glory  in  thy  word. 

In  thy  salvation  raise  their  voice, 

And  magnify  the  Lord, 
i  O  thou,  my  help  in  time  of  need. 

Behold  my  sore  dismay  ; 
In  pity  hasten  to  my  aid, 

Nor  let  thy  grace  delay. 

INalm  71.     *    5—9.     first  part.     CM 

The  aged  Saint's  Reflection  and  Hope. 

MY  God,  my  everlasting  hope, 
1  live  upon  thy  truth  ; 
Thine  hands  have  held  my  childhood  up. 
And  strengthen^  all  my  youth. 


130  PSALM  71. 

2  My  flesh  was  fashion'd  by  thy  power 

With  all  these  limbs  of  mine ; 
And,  from  my  mother's  painful  hour, 
I've  been  entirely  thine. 

3  Still  has  my  life  new  wonders  seen 

Repeated  every  year ; 
Behold,  my  days  that  yet  remain, 
1  trust  them  to  thy  care. 

4  Cast  me  not  off  when  strength  declines., 

When  hoary  hairs  arise  ; 
And  round  me  let  thy  glory  shine, 
Whene'er  thy  servant  dies. 

5  Then  in  the  history  of  my  age, 

When  men  review  my  days, 
They'll  read  thy  love  in  every  page, 
In  every  line  thy  praise. 

Psalm  71.  v  1  .,14, 16,23,22,24   second  part.  C.  M 

Christ  our  Strength  and  Righteousness. 

MY  Saviour,  my  Almighty  Friend, 
When  I  begin  thy  praise, 
Wnere  will  the  growing  numbers  end, 
The  numbers  of  thy  grace  ? 

2  Thou  art  my  everlasting  trust, 

Thy  goodness  I  adore  ; 
And  since  I  knew  thy  graces  first* 
I  speak  thy  glories  more. 

3  My  feet  shall  travel  all  the  length 

Of  the  celestial  road, 
And  march  with  courage  in  thy  strength, 
To  see  my  Father,  God. 

4  When  I  am  fiil'd  with  sore  distress 

For  some  surprising  sin, 
I'll  plead  thy  perfect  righteousness,. 
And  mention  none  but  thine. 

5  How  will  my  lips  rejoice  to  tell 

The  victories  of  my  King ! 


PSALM  71.  131 

My  soul,  redeem'd  from  sin  and  hell, 
Shall  thy  salvation  sing. 

6  [My  tongue  shall  all  the  day  proclaim 

My  Saviour  and  my  God, 
His  death  has  brought  my  foes  to  shame-, 
And  sav'd  me  by  his  blood. 

7  Awake,  awake,  my  tuneful  powers  ; 

With  this  delightful  song 
I'll  entertain  the  darkest  hours, 
Nor  think  the  season  long.] 

Psalm  71.     V.  17—21.      THIRD  PART.     C.   M. 

The  aged  Christian's  Prayer  and  Song ;  or,  Old  Age,  Death,  and 
the  Resurrection. 

GOD  of  my  childhood,  and  my  youth, 
The  guide  of  all  my  days, 
I  have  declar'd  thy  heavenly  truth, 
And  told  thy  wondrous  ways. 

2  Wilt  thou  forsake  my  hoary  hairs, 

And  leave  my  fainting  heart  ? 
Who  shall  sustain  my  sinking  years, 
If  God,  my  strength,  depart? 

3  Let  me  thy  power  and  truth  proclaim 

Before  the  rising  age, 
And  leave  a  savour  of  thy  name 
When  I  shall  quit  the  stage. 

4  The  land  of  silence  and  of  death 

Attends  my  next  remove  ; 
Oh  may  these  poor  remains  of  breath 
Teach  the  wide  world  thy  love ! 

PAUSE. 

5  Thy  righteousness  is  deep  and  high. 

Unsearchable  thy  deeds ; 
Thy  glory  spreads  beyond  the  sky, 
And  all  my  praise  exceeds. 


132  PSALM  72. 

6  Oft  have  1  heard  thy  threatenings  roar, 

And  oft  endur'd  the  grief; 
But  when  thy  hand  has  pressM  me  sore, 
Thy  grace  was  my  relief. 

7  By  long  experience  have  1  known 

Thy  sovereign  power  to  save  ; 
At  thy  command  I  venture  down 
Securely  to  the  grave. 
3  When  I  lie  buried  deep  in  dust, 
My  flesh  shall  be  thy  care  ; 
These  with 'ring  limbs  with  thee  I  trust 
To  raise  them  strong  and  fair. 

Psalm  72.     FIRST  TART.     L.  M. 
The  Kingdom  of  Christ. 

GREAT  God,  whose  universal  sway 
The  known  and  unknown  worlds  obey, 
Now  give  the  kingdom  to  thy  Son, 
Extend  his  power,  exalt  his  throne. 

2  Thy  sceptre  well  becomes  his  hands, 
All  heaven  submits  to  his  commands  ; 
His  justice  shall  avenge  the  poor, 
And  pride  and  rage  prevail  no  more. 

3  With  power  he  vindicates  the  just, 
And  treads  th'  oppressor  in  the  dust; 
His  worship  and  his  fear  shall  last, 
Till  hours  and  years  and  time  be  past. 

4  As  rain  on  meadows  newly  mown, 
So  shall  he  send  his  influence  down : 
His  grace  on  fainting  souls  distills 
Like  heavenly  dew  on  thirsty  hills. 

5  The  heathen  lands  that  lie  beneath 
The  shades  of  overspreading  death. 
Revive  at  his  first  dawning  light, 
And  deserts  blossom  at  the  sight- 


PSALM  34.  133 

0  The  saints  shall  flourish  in  his  days, 
Dress'd  in  the  robes  of  joy  and  praise  ; 
Peace,  like  a  river,  from  his  throne, 
Shall  flow  to  nations  yet  unknown. 

Psallll  72.     second  pakt.     L.  M 

Christ's  Kingdom  among  the  Gentiles. 

JESUS  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journeys  run  ; 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore, 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more. 

2  [Behold  the  nations  with  their  kings  I 
There  Europe  her  best  tribute  brings 
From  north  to  south  the  princes  meet 
To  pay  their  homage  at  his  feet. 

3  There  Persia,  glorious  to  behold, 
And  India  shines  in  eastern  gold  ; 
While  western  empires  own  their  Lord, 
And  savage  tribes  attend  his  word.] 

\  For  him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  endless  praises  crown  his  head  ; 
His  name  like  sweet  perfume  shall  rise 
With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

5  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue 
Dwell  on  his  love  with  sweetest  song ; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim 
Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 

6  Blessings  abound  where'er  he  reigns  : 
The  joyful  prisoner  bursts  his  chains  : 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 

And  all  the  sons  of  want  are  bless'd. 
?  [Where  he  displays  his  healing  power, 
Death  and  the  curse  are  known  no  more : 
In  him  the  tribes  of  Adam  boast 
More  blessings  than  their  father  lost. 
12 


134  PSALM  73. 

8  Let  every  creature  rise  and  bring 
Peculiar  honours  to  our  King : 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud  Amen.] 

Psalm  73.    first  part.    C.  M. 

Afflicted  Saints  happy,  and  prosperous  Sinners  cursed 

NOW  I'm  convinc'd  the  Lord  is  kind 
To  men  of  heart  sincere ; 
Yet  once  my  foolish  thoughts  repin'd, 
And  border'd  on  despair. 
"2  I  griev'd  to  see  the  wicked  thrive, 
And  spoke  with  angry  breath, 
"  How  pleasant  and  profane  they  live  1 
"  How  peaceful  is  their  death  ! 

3  ll  With  well  fed  flesh  and  haughty  eyes 

"  They  lay  their  fears  to  sleep ; 
11  Against  the  heavens  their  slanders  rise, 
"  While  saints  in  silence  weep. 

4  "  In  vain  1  lift  my  hands  to  pray, 

"  And  cleanse  my  heart  in  vain  ; 
"  For  I  am  chasten'd  all  the  day, 
"  The  night  renews  my  pain." 

5  Yet,  while  my  tongue  indulged  complaints, 

I  felt  my  heart  reprove  ; 
"  Sure  I  shall  thus  offend  thy  saints, 
"  And  grieve  the  men  I  love." 

6  But  still  I  found  my  doubts  too  hard, 

The  conflict  too  severe, 
Till  I  retir'd  to  search  thy  word, 
And  learn  thy  secrets  there. 

7  There,  as  in  some  prophetic  glass, 

1  saw  the  sinner  sit 
High  mounted  on  a  slippVy  place, 
Beside  a  fiery  pit. 


PSALM  73.  135 

i  heard  the  wretch  profanely  boast, 

Till  at  thy  frown  he  fell ; 
His  honours  in  a  dream  were  lost, 
And  he  awak'd  in  hell. 
9  Lord,  what  an  envious  fool  I  was ! 
How  like  a  thoughtless  beast ! 
Thus  to  suspect  thy  promis'd  grace, 
And  think  the  wicked  bless'd. 
10  Yet  I  was  kept  from  full  despair, 
Upheld  by  power  unknown  : 
That  blessed  hand  that  broke  the  snare, 
Shall  guide  me  to  thy  throne. 
Psalm    73.     ©.  23—28.     second  part.     C.  M. 
God  our  Portion  here  and  hereafter. 

GOD,  my  supporter  and  my  hope, 
My  help  for  ever  near, 
Thine  arm  of  mercy  held  me  up 
When  sinking  in  despair. 
'2  Thy  counsels,  Lord,  shall  guide  my  feet 
Thro'  life's  bewilder'd  race  ; 
Thine  hand  conduct  me  near  thy  seat, 
To  dwell  before  thy  face. 

3  Were  I  in  heaven  without  my  God, 

'Twould  be  no  joy  to  me  ; 
And  whilst  this  earth  is  my  abode, 
I  long  for  none  but  thee. 

4  What  if  the  springs  of  life  were  broke, 

And  flesh  and  heart  should  faint, 
God  is  my  soul's  eternal  rock, 
The  strength  of  every  saint. 

5  Behold,  the  sinners  that  remove 

Far  from  thy  presence  die  : 
Not  all  the  idol  gods  they  love 
Can  save  them  when  they  cry. 
0  But  to  draw  near  to  thee,  my  God, 
Shall  be  my  sweet  employ  ; 


136  PSALM  73. 

My  tongue  shall  sound  thy  works  abroad. 

And  tell  the  world  my  joy. 
Psalm  73.    v.  22,  3,  6,  17—20.    L.  M. 

The  Prosperity  of  Sinners  cursed. 

LORD,  what  a  thoughtless  wretch  was  J.. 
To  mourn,  and  murmur,  and  repine. 
To  see  the  wicked  plac'd  on  high, 
In  pride  and  robes  of  honour  shine. 

2  But,  Oh  their  end,  their  dreadful  end  I 
Thy  sanctuary  taught  me  so  ; 

On  slipp'ry  rocks  I  see  them  stand, 
And  fiery  billows  roll  below. 

3  Now  let  them  boast  how  tall  they  rise. 
I'll  never  envy  them  again  ; 

There  they  may  stand  with  haughty  eyes, 
Till  they  plunge  deep  in  endless  pain, 

4  Their  fancy'd  joys,  how  fast  they  flee  I 
Like  dreams,  as  fleeting  and  as  vain  ! 
Their  songs  of  softest  harmony 

Are  but  a  prelude  to  their  pain. 
~)  Now  I  esteem  their  mirth  and  wine, 
Too  dear  to  purchase  with  my  blood : 
Lord,  'tis  enough  that  thou  art  mine, 
My  life,  my  portion*  and  my  God. 

Psalm  73.    S.  M. 

The  Mystery  of  Providence  unfurled: 
URE  there's  a  righteous  God, 
Nor  is  religion  vain  ; 
Tho'  men  of  vice  may  boast  aloud+ 
And  men  of  grace  complain, 
"2  I  saw  the  wicked  rise, 

And  felt  my  heart  repine, 
While  haughty  fools,  with  scornful  eyes, 
In  robes  of  honour  shine. 
3  [Pamper'd  with  wanton  ease, 
Their  flesh  looks  full  and  fair. 


s: 


PSALM  74.  13- 

Their  wealth  rolls  in  like  flowing  seas, 
And  grows  without  their  care. 
i  Free  from  the  plagues  and  pains 
That  pious  souls  endure, 
Thro'  all  their  life  oppression  reigns, 
And  racks  the  humble  poor. 
5  Their  impious  tongues  blaspheme 
The  everlasting  God : 
Their  malice  blasts  the  good  man's  name 
And  spreads  their  lies  abroad. 
»j  But  I,  with  flowing  tears, 

Indulg'd  my  doubts  to  rise  ; 
"  Is  there  a  God  that  sees  or  hears 
«  The  things  below  the  skies  ?"] 

7  The  tumult  of  my  thought 

Held  me  in  hard  suspense, 
Till  to  thy  house  my  feet  were  brought 
To  learn  thy  justice  thence. 

8  Thy  word,  with  light  and  power, 

Did  my  mistake  amend  ; 
I  view'd  the  sinners'  life  before, 
But  here  I  learnt  their  end. 

9  On  what  a  slipp'ry  steep 

The  thoughtless  wretches  go ; 
And,  Oh  !  that  dreadful  fiery  deep 

That  waits  their  fall  below  ! 
10  Lord,  at  thy  feet  I  bow, 

My  thoughts  no  more  repine  : 
I  call  my  God  my  portion  now, 

And  all  my  powers  are  thine. 

Psalm  74.    C.  M. 

The  Church  pleading  with  God  under  sore  Persecution. 

WILL  God  for  ever  cast  me  off? 
His  wrath  for  ever  smoke 

12* 


138  PSALM  74. 

Against  the  people  of  his  love, 
His  little  chosen  flock  ? 

2  Think  of  the  tribes  so  dearly  bought 

With  their  Redeemer's  blood, 
Nor  let  thy  Zion  be  forgot, 
Where  once  thy  glory  stood. 

3  Lift  up  thy  feet,  and  march  in  haste  ; 

Aloud  our  ruin  calls  ; 
See  what  a  wide  and  fearful  waste 

Is  made  within  thy  walls. 
i  Where  once  thy  churches  pray'd  and  sang 

Thy  foes  profanely  rage  ; 
Amid  thy  gates  their  ensigns  hang, 

And  there  their  hosts  engage. 

5  How  are  the  seats  of  worship  broke  ! 

They  tear  the  buildings  down  ; 
And  he  that  deals  the  heaviest  stroke 
Procures  the  chief  renown. 

6  With  flames  they  threaten  to  destroy 

Thy  children  in  their  rest ; 
"  Come,  let  us  burn  at  once,"  they  cry 
"  The  temple  and  the  priest.'1 

7  And,  still  to  heighten  our  distress, 

Thy  presence  is  withdrawn  ; 
Thy  wonted  signs  of  power  and  grace, 
Thy  power  and  grace  are  gone. 

8  No  prophet  speaks  to  calm  our  grief 

But  all  in  silence  mourn  ; 
Nor  know  the  times  of  our  relief, 
The  hour  of  thy  return. 

PAUSE. 

9  How  long,  eternal  God,  how  long 

Shall  men  of  pride  blaspheme? 
Shall  saints  be  made  their  endless  song 
And  bear  immortal  shame  ? 


PSALM  lo.  139 

10  Canst  thou  for  ever  sit,  and  bear 

Thy  holy  name  profan'd  ? 
And  still  thy  jealousy  forbear, 
And  still  withhold  thy  hand? 

11  What  strange  deliv'rance  hast  thou  shown 

In  ages  long  before  ? 
And  now  no  other  God  we  own, 

No  other  God  adore. 
1*2  Thou  didst  divide  the  raging  sea 

By  thy  resistless  might, 
To  make  thy  tribes  a  wondrous  way, 

And  then  secure  their  flight. 

13  Is  not  the  world  of  nature  thine, 

The  darkness  and  the  day  ? 
Didst  thou  not  bid  the  morning  shine, 
And  mark  the  sun  his  way  ? 

14  Hath  not  thy  power  form'd  every  coast. 

And  set  the  earth  its  bounds, 
With  summer's  heat  and  winter's  frost, 
In  their  perpetual  rounds? 

15  And  shall  the  sons  of  earth  and  dust 

That  sacred  power  blaspheme  ? 
Will  not  thy  hand,  that  form'd  them  first, 
Avenge  thy  injur'd  name  ? 

16  Think  on  the  cov'nant  thou  hast  made. 

And  all  thy  words  of  love  ; 
Nor  let  the  birds  of  prey  invade 
And  vex  thy  trembling  dove. 

17  Our  foes  would  triumph  in  our  blood, 

And  make  our  hope  their  jest; 
Plead  thine  own  cause,  Almighty  God, 
And  give  thy  children  rest. 

Psalm  75.    L.  M. 

Praise  to  God  for  the  return  of  Peace. 

TO  thee,  most  high  and  holy  God, 
To  thee  our  thankful  hearts  we  raise 


HO  PSALM  76. 

Thy  works  declare  thy  name  abroad, 
Thy  wondrous  works  demand  our  praise. 

2  To  slav'ry  doom'd,  thy  chosen  sons 
Beheld  their  foes  triumphant  rise ; 
And  sore  oppress'd  by  earthly  thrones, 
They  sought  the  Sovereign  of  the  skies. 

3  'Twas  then,  great  God,  with  equal  power, 
Arose  thy  vengeance  and  thy  grace, 

To  scourge  their  legions  from  the  shore, 
And  save  the  remnant  of  thy  race. 

4  Thy  hand,  that  form'd  the  restless  main, 
And  rear'd  the  mountain's  awful  head, 
Bade  raging  seas  their  course  restrain, 
And  desert  wilds  receive  their  dead. 

5  Such  wonders  never  come  by  chance, 
Nor  can  the  winds  such  blessings  blow  ; 
'Tis  God,  the  Judge,  doth  one  advance, 
'Tis  God  that  lays  another  low. 

0  Let  haughty  tyrants  sink  their  pride, 
Nor  lift  so  high  their  scornful  head  ; 
But  lay  their  impious  thoughts  aside, 
And  own  the  empire  God  hath  made. 
Psalm  76.    C  M. 

Israel  saved,  and  the  Assyrians  destroyed ;  or,  God's  Vengeance 
against  his  Enemies  proceeds  from  his  Church. 

IN  Judah  God  of  old  was  known  ; 
His  name  in  Israel  great ; 
In  Salem  stood  his  holy  throne, 
And  Zion  was  his  seat. 

2  Among  the  praises  of  his  saints, 

His  dwelling  there  he  chose  ; 
There  he  receiv'd  their  just  complaints 
Against  their  haughty  foes. 

3  From  Zion  went  his  dreadful  word, 

And  broke  that  threat'ning  spear  ; 
The  bow,  the  arrows,  and  the  sword, 
And  crush'd  th'  Assyrian  war. 


PSALM  77.  141 

4  What  are  the  earth's  wide  kingdoms  else 

But  mighty  hills  of  prey  ? 
The  hill  on  which  Jehovah  dwells 
Is  glorious  more  than  they. 

5  'Twas  Zion's  King  that  stopp'd  the  breath 

Of  captains  and  their  bands ; 
The  men  of  might  sleep  fast  in  death, 

That  quells  their  warlike  hands. 
<5  At  thy  rebuke,  O  Jacob's  God, 

Both  horse  and  chariot  fell ; 
Who  knows  the  terrors  of  thy  rod  : 

Thy  vengeance  who  can  tell ! 

7  What  power  can  stand  before  thy  sight 

When  once  thy  wrath  appears  ? 
When  heaven  shines  round  with  dreadful  lisht. 
The  earth  adores  and  fears. 

8  When  God,  in  his  own  sovereign  ways, 

Comes  down  to  save  th'  opprest, 
The  wrath  of  man  shall  work  his  praise, 
And  he'll  restrain  the  rest. 

9  [Vows  to  the  Lord,  and  tribute  bring  ; 

Ye  princes  tear  his  frown  ; 
His  terrors  shake  the  proudest  king, 
And  smite  his  armies  down. 
10  The  thunder  of  his  sharp  rebuke 
Our  haughty  foes  shall  feel  ; 
For  Jacob's  God  hath  not  forsook, 
But  dwells  in  Zion  still.] 
Psalm  77.    first  part.    C.  M. 

Melancholy  assaulting,  and  Hope  prevailing. 

TO  God  1  cry'd,  with  mournful  voice 
I  sought  his  gracious  ear, 
In  the  sad  hour  when  trouble  rose, 
And  fill'd  my  heart  with  fear. 
2  Sad  were  my  days,  and  dark  my  nights. 
My  soul  refus'd  relief; 


142  PSALM  77. 

I  thought  on  God,  the  just  and  wise, 
But  thoughts  increas'd  my  grief. 

3  Still  1  complain'd,  and  still  oppress'd, 

My  heart  began  to  break  ; 
My  God,  thy  wrath  forbade  my  rest, 
And  kept  my  eyes  auake. 

4  My  overwhelming  sorrows  grew, 

Till  1  could  speak  no  more  ; 
Then  I  within  myself  withdrew, 
And  call'd  thy  judgments  o'er. 

5  I  call'd  back  years,  and  ancient  times. 

When  I  beheld  thy  face  ; 
My  spirit  search'd  for  secret  crimes 
That  might  withhold  thy  grace. 

6  I  call'd  thy  mercies  to  my  mind, 

Which  I  enjoy 'd  before  ; 
4nd  will  the  Lord  no  more  be  kind8 
His  face  appear  no  more  ? 

7  Will  he  for  ever  cast  me  off? 

His  promise  ever  fail  ? 
Has  he  forgot  his  tender  love? 
Shall  anger  still  prevail  ? 

8  But  I  forbid  this  hopeless  thought, 

This  dark  despairing  frame, 
Remembering  what  thy  hand  hath  wrought. 
Thy  hand  is  still  the  same. 

9  I'll  think  again  of  all  thy  ways, 

And  talk  thy  wonders  o'er, 
Thy  wonders  of  recov'ring  grace 
When  flesh  could  hope  no  more. 

10  Grace  dwelt  with  justice  on  the  throne, 
And  men  that  love  thy  word, 
Have,  in  thy  sanctuary  known 
The  counsels  of  the  Lord. 


H 


PSALM  77.  143 

Psallll  77.     sbcoxd   part.     CM. 

Comfort  derived  from  ancient  Providence;  or,  Israel  delivered  from 
Egypt,  and  brought  to  Canaan. 

OW  awful  is  thy  chastening  rod!" 
(May  thy  own  children  say ;) 
11  The  great,  the  wise,  the  dreadful  God  ! 
u  How  holy  is  his  way  ! 
%2  I'll  meditate  his  works  of  old, 
Who  reigns  in  heaven  above : 
I'll  hear  his  ancient  wonders  told. 
And  learn  to  trust  his  love. 

3  He  saw  the  house  of  Joseph  lie 
With  Egypt's  yoke  oppress'd  ; 

Long  he  delay'd  to  hear  their  cry. 
Nor  gave  his  people  rest. 

4  The  sons  of  pious  Jacob  seem'd 
Abandon'd  to  their  foes  ; 

But  his  almighty  arm  redeem'd 

The  nation  that  he  chose. 
3  From  slavish  chains  he  sets  them  free, 

They  follow  where  he  calls ; 
He  bade  them  venture  through  the  sea. 

And  made  the  waves  their  walls. 

6  The  waters  saw  thee,  mighty  God, 
The  waters  saw  thee  come ; 

Backward  they  fled,  and  frighted  stood, 
To  make  thine  armies  room. 

7  Strange  was  thy  journey  through  the  sea. 
Thy  footsteps,  Lord,  unknown  : 

Terrors  attend  the  wondrous  way 
That  brings  thy  mercies  down. 

8  [Thy  voice,  with  terror  in  the  sound, 
Thro'  clouds  and  darkness  broke  ; 

All  heaven  in  lightning  shone  around, 
And  earth  with  thunder  shook. 


144  PSALM  78. 

9  Thine  arrows  thro'  the  skies  were  hurl'd  \ 
How  glorious  is  the  Lord  ! 
Surprise  and  trembling  seiz'd  the  world, 
And  all  the  saints  ador'd. 
10  He  gave  them  water  from  the  rock ; 
And  safe,  by  Moses'  hand, 
Thro'  a  dry  desert  led  his  flock 
To  Canaan's  promis'd  land.] 

Psalm  78.    first  part.    C.  M. 

Providence  of  God  recorded;  or,  pious  Education  and  Instruction  <r 
Children. 

LET  children  hear  the  mighty  deeds 
Which  God  perform'd  of  old  ; 
Which,  in  our  younger  years  we  saw, 
And  which  our  fathers  told. 

2  He  bids  us  make  his  glories  known  ; 

His  works  of  power  and  grace  ; 
And  we'll  convey  his  wonders  down 
Thro'  every  rising  race. 

3  Our  lips  shall  tell  them  to  our  sons. 

And  they  again  to  theirs, 
That  generations  yet  unborn 

May  teach  them  to  their  heirs. 
1  Thus  shall  they  learn,  in  God  alone 

Their  hope  securely  stands, 
That  they  may  ne'er  forget  his  works, 

But  practise  his  commands. 

Psalm  78.    second  tart.    C.  M. 

Israel's  Rebellion  and  Punishment ;  or,  the  Sins  and  Chastisements 
of  God's  People. 

H  what  a  stiff  rebellious  house, 
Was  Jacob's  ancient  race  ! 
False  to  their  own  most  solemn  vows, 
And  to  their  Maker's  grace. 


PSALM  78.  145 

"2  They  broke  the  cov'nant  of  his  love, 
And  did  his  laws  despise, 
Forgot  the  works  he  wrought  to  prove 
His  power  before  their  eyes ! 
3  They  saw  the  plagues  on  Egypt  light 
From  his  avenging  hand : 
What  dreadful  tokens  of  his  might 
Spread  o'er  the  stubborn  land  ! 
1  They  saw  him  cleave  the  mighty  sea, 
And  march  with  safety  through, 
With  watery  walls  to  guard  their  way. 
Till  they  had  'scap'd  the  foe. 

5  A  wondrous  piliar  mark'd  the  road. 

Compos'd  of  shade  and  light ; 
By  day  it  prov'd  a  sheltVing  cloud, 
A  leading  fire  by  night. 

6  He,  from  the  rock,  their  thirst  supply 'd ; 

The  gushing  waters  flow'd, 
And  ran  in  rivers  by  their  side, 
Along  the  desert  road. 

7  Yet  they  provok'd  the  Lord  Most  High, 

And  dar'd  distrust  his  hand  ; 
"  Can  he  with  bread  our  host  supply 

"  Amidst  this  barren  land  ?" 
3  The  Lord  with  indignation  heard, 

And  caus'd  his  wrath  to  flame  : 
His  terrors  ever  stand  prepaid 

To  vindicate  his  name. 

Psalm  78,    third  part.    CM, 

The  Punishment  of  Luxury  and  Intemperance ;  or,  Chasiisem;..'- 
and  Salvation. 

WHEN  Israel  sinn'd  the  Lord  reprov'd, 
And  fhTd  their  hearts  with  dread  ; 
Yet  he  forgave  the  men  he  lov'd, 
And  sent  them  heavenly  bread 
13 


146  PSALM  79. 

2  He  fed  them  with  a  liberal  hand, 

And  made  his  treasures  known  ; 
He  gave  the  midnight  clouds  command 
To  pour  provision  down. 

3  The  manna,  like  a  morning  shower, 

Lay  thick  around  their  feet ; 
The  food  of  heaven,  so  light,  so  pure, 

As  tho'  'twere  angels'  meat. 
i  But  they,  in  murmuring  language,  said, 

**  Is  manna  all  our  feast  ? 
"  We  loath  this  light,  this  airy  bread  ; 

"  We  must  have  flesh  to  taste. 

5  "  Ye  shall  have  flesh,  to  please  your  lust," 

The  Lord  in  wrath  reply'd, 
And  sent  them  quails,  like  sand  or  dust, 
Heap'd  up  on  every  side. 

6  He  gave  them  all  their  own  desire  ; 

And,  greedy  as  they  fed, 
His  vengeance  burnt  with  secret  fire, 
And  smote  the  rebels  dead. 
W  When  some  were  slain,  the  rest  return'd. 
And  sought  the  Lord  with  tears ; 
Under  the  rod  they  fear'd  and  mourn'd, 
But  soon  forgot  their  fears. 
8  Oft  he  chastis'd,  and  still  forgave, 
Till,  by  his  gracious  hand, 
The  nation  he  resolv'd  to  save, 
Possess'd  the  promis'd  land. 

Psalm  79.    ©.  32,  &c.    L.  M. 

Backsliding  and  Forgiveness ;  or,  Sin  punished  and  Saints  saved 

GREAT  God,  how  oft  did  Israel  prove 
By  turns  thine  anger  and  thy  love  ? 
There,  in  a  glass,  our  hearts  may  see 
How  fickle  and  how  false  they  be. 
2  How  soon  the  faithless  Jews  forgot 
The  dreadful  wonders  God  had  wrought  ; 


PSALM  79.  14? 

Then  they  provoke  him  to  his  face, 

Nor  fear  his  power,  nor  trust  his  grace. 
3  The  Lord  consum'd  their  years  in  pain, 

AnoVmade  their  travels  long  and  vain  j 

A  tedious  march  thro1  unknown  ways 

Wore  out  their  strength,  and  spent  their  days. 
1  Oft,  when  they  saw  their  brethren  slain, 

They  mourn 'd,  and  sought  the  Lord  again  ; 

Call'd  him  the  Rock  of  their  abode, 

Their  high  Redeemer  and  their  God. 

0  Their  prayers  and  vows  before  him  rise 
As  flatt'ring  words  or  solemn  lies, 
While  their  rebellious  tempers  prove 
False  to  his  cov'nant  and  his  love. 

6  Yet  could  his  sovereign  grace  forgive 
The  men  who  ne'er  deserv'd  to  live  ; 
His  anger  oft  away  he  turn'd, 

Or  else  with  gentle  flame  it  burn'd. 

7  He  saw  their  flesh  was  weak  and  frail. 
He  saw  temptations  still  prevail ; 
The  God  of  Abra'm  lov'd  them  still, 
And  led  them  to  his  holy  hill. 

Psalm   79.    L.  M. 

For  the  Distress  of  War. 

BEHOLD,  O  God,  what  cruel  foes, 
Thy  peaceful  heritage  invade  ; 
Thy  holy  temple  stands  defil'd, 
In  dust  thy  sacred  walls  are  laid. 

1  Wide  o'er  the  valleys,  drench'd  in  blood, 
Thy  people,  fall'n  in  death,  remain  ; 
The  fowls  of  heaven  their  flesh  devour, 
And  savage  beasts  divide  the  slain. 

3  Th'  insulting  foes,  with  impious  rage. 
Reproach  thy  children  to  their  face  ; 


148  PSALM  80. 

u  Where  is  your  God  of  boasted  power, 
"  And  where  the  promise  of  his  grace  V' 

4  Deep  from  the  prison's  horrid  glooms, 
O  hear  the  mournful  captives  sigh, 
And  let  thy  sovereign  power  reprieve, 
The  trembling  souls  condemn'd  to  die. 

5  Let  those  who  dar'd  insult  thy  reign, 
Return  dismayM  with  endless  shame, 
While  heathens,  who  thy  grace  despise, 
Shall  from  thy  vengeance  learn  thy  name. 

6  So  shall  thy  children,  freed  from  death, 
Eternal  songs  of  honour  raise, 

And  every  future  age  shall  tell 

Thy  sovereign  power  and  pard'ning  grace. 

Psalm   80.    L.  M. 

The   Church's  Prayer  under  affliction;  or,  the  Vineyard  of  God 
wasted. 

GREAT  Shepherd  of  thine  Israel, 
Who  didst  between  the  cherubs  dwell, 
And  led  the  tribes,  thy  chosen  sheep, 
Safe  thro'  the  desert  and  the  deep. 

2  Thy  church  is  in  the  desert  now, 

Shine  from  on  high,  and  guide  us  through  ; 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore, 
We  shall  be  sav'd  and  sigh  no  more. 

3  Great  God,  whom  heavenly  hosts  obey, 
How  long  shall  we  lament  and  pray, 
And  wait  in  vain  thy  kind  return  ? 
How  long  shall  thy  fierce  anger  burn  ? 

4  Instead  of  wine  and  cheerful  bread, 
Thy  saints  with  their  own  tears  are  fed  : 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore, 

We  shall  be  sav'd  and  sigh  no  more. 

PAUSE   THE  FIRST. 

5  Hast  thou  not  planted  with  thy  hands 
A  lovely  vine  in  heathen  lands  ? 


PSALM  80.  140 


Did  not  thy  power  defend  it  round, 
And  heavenly  dews  enrich  the  ground  1 

6  How  did  the  spreading  branches  shoot, 
And  bless  the  nations  with  the  fruit ; 
But  now,  dear  Lord,  look  down  and  sec 
Thy  mourning  vine,  but  lovely  tree. 

7  Why  is  her  beauty  thus  defac'd  ? 
Why  hast  thou  laid  her  fences  waste  ? 
Strangers  and  foes  against  her  join, 
And  every  beast  devours  thy  vine. 

8  Return,  Almighty  God  return  ; 

Nor  let  thy  bleeding  Vineyard  mourn  ; 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore, 
We  shall  be  sav'd  and  sigh  no  more. 


PAUSE  THE  SECOND. 


O^Lord,  when  this  vine  in  Canaan  grew, 
Thou  wast  its  strength  and  glory  too ; 
Attack'd  in  vain  by  all  its  foes, 
Till  the  fair  Branch  of  promise  rose> 

10  Fair  Branch,  ordain'd  of  old  to  shoot 
From  David's  stock,  from  Jacob's  root ; 
Himself  a  noble  Vine,  and  we 

The  lesser  branches  of  the  tree, 

11  'Tis  thy  own  Son  \,  and  he  shall  stand, 
Girt  with  thy  strength,  at  thy  right  hand 
Thy  first-born  Son,  adorn'd  and  bless'd. 
With  power  and  grace  above  the  rest, 

J.2  Oh!  for  his  sake  attend  our  cry, 
Shine  on  thy  churches  lest  they  die  :. 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore, 
We  shall  be  sav'd  and  sigh  no  more 
r3* 


150  PSALM  82. 


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Psalm  81.    v.  1,8— 16.    S.  M. 

The  Warning  of  God  to  his  People ;  or,  spiritual  Blessings  and 
Punishments. 

ING  to  the  Lord  aloud, 
And  make  a  joyful  noise  ; 
God  is  our  strength,  our  Saviour  God : 
Let  Israel  hear  his  voice. 
%  "  From  idols,  false  and  vain, 
"  Preserve  my  rites  divine  ; 
"  I  am  the  Lord  who  broke  thy  chain 
Of  slav'ry  and  of  sin. 

3  "  Stretch  thy  desires  abroad, 

And  I'll  supply  them  well ; 
"  But  if  ye  will  refuse  your  God, 
"  If  Israel  will  rebel ; 

4  "  I'll  leave  them,"  saith  the  Lord, 

"  To  their  own  lusts  a  prey, 
"  And  let  them  run  the  dangerous  road  ; 
u  'Tis  their  own  chosen  way. 

5  "  Yet  O  !  that  all  my  saints 

"  Would  hearken  to  my  voice  ! 
"  Soon  I  would  ease  their  sore  complaints, 
"  And  bid  their  hearts  rejoice. 

6  "  While  I  destroy  their  foes, 

'*  I'll  richly  feed  my  flock  ; 
"  And  they  shall  taste  the  stream  that  flows. 
"  From  their  eternal  Rock." 

Psalm  89.     L.  M. 

God  the  supreme  Governor  ;  or,  Magistrates  warned. 

AMONG  th'  assemblies  of  the  great, 
A  greater  Ruler  takes  hi*  seat; 
The  God  of  heaven,  as  Judge,  surveys 
Those  gods  on  earth,  and  all  their  ways.. 
g  Why  will  ye  frame  oppressive  laws? 
Or  why  support  th'  unrighteous  cause  ? 


PSALM  83.  151 

When  will  ye  once  defend  the  poor, 

That  foes  may  vex  the  saints  no  more  ? 
;5  They  know  not,  Lord,  nor  will  they  know  : 

Dark  are  the  ways  in  which  they  go  ; 

Their  name  of  earthly  gods  is  vain, 

For  they  shall  fall  and  die  like  men. 
4  Arise,  O  Lord,  and  let  thy  Son 

Possess  his  universal  throne, 

And  rule  the  nations  with  his  rod  ; 

He  is  our  Judge,  and  he  our  God. 
Psalm  8a.    S.  M. 

JL  Complaint  against  Persecutors, 

AND  will  the  God  of  grace 
Perpetual  silence  keep  ? 
The  God  of  justice  hold  his  peace, 
And  let  his  vengeance  sleep  ? 
I  Behold  what  cursed  snares 

The  men  of  mischief  spread  ; 
The  men  that  hate  thy  saints  and  thee 
Lift  up  their  threat'ning  head. 

3  Against  thy  hidden  ones 

Their  counsels  they  employ, 
And  malice,  with  her  watchful  eye. 
Pursues  them  to  destroy. 

4  "  Come,  let  us  join,"  they  cry, 

"  To  root  them  from  the  ground, 
"  Till  not  the  name  of  saints  remain 
"  Nor  mem'ry  shall  be  found," 

5  Awake,  Almighty  God, 

And  call  thy  wrath  to  mind  ; 
Give  them,  like  forests  to  the  fire, 
Or  stubble  to  the  wind. 

6  Convince  their  madness,  Lord, 

And  make  them  seek  thy  name 
Or  else  their  stubborn  rage  confound, 
That  they  may  die  in  shame 


152  PSALM  84. 

7  Then  shall  the  nations  know 
Thy  glorious,  dreadful  word, 
Jehovah  is  thy  name  alone, 
And  thou  the  sovereign  Lord. 

Psalm  84.    first  part.    L.  M. 

The  Pleasure  of  Public  Worship. 

HOW  pleasant,  how  divinely  fairt 
O  Lord  of  hosts,  thy  dwellings  are  ! 
With  long  desire  my  spirit  faints, 
To  meet  th1  assemblies  of  thy  saints. 

2  My  flesh  would  rest  in  thine  abode  ; 
My  panting  heart  cries  out  for  God  ; 
My  God  !  my  King  !  why  should  I  be 
So  far  from  all  my  joys  and  thee  ? 

3  The  sparrow  chooses  where  to  rest, 
And  for  her  young  provides  her  nest ; 
But  will  my  God  to  sparrows  grant 
That  pleasure  which  his  children  want7 

1  Bless'd  are  the  saints  who  sit  on  high, 
Around  thy  throne  above  the  sky  ; 
Thy  brightest  glories  shine  above, 
And  all  their  work  is  praise  and  love. 

.3  Bless'd  are  the  souls,  who  find  a  place 
Within  the  temple  of  thy  grace  ; 
There  they  behold  thy  gentler  rays, 
And  seek  thy  face  and  learn  thy  praise. 

G  Bless'd  are  the  men  whose  hearts  are  set 
To  find  the  way  to  Zion's  gate  ; 
God  is  their  strength  ;  and  thro'  the  road 
They  lean  upon  their  helper,  God. 

7  Cheerful  they  walk  with  growing  strength. 
Till  all  shall  meet  in  heaven  at  length ; 
Till  all  before  thy  face  appear, 
And  join  in  nobler  worship  there. 


PSALM  84.  153 

Psalm  84.    second  part.    L  M. 

God  and  his  Church  ;  or,  Grace  and  Glory. 

GREAT  God,  attend,  while  Zion  sings 
The  joy  that  from  thy  presence  springs  ; 
To  spend  one  day  with  thee  on  earth 
Exceeds  a  thousand  days  of  mirth. 
'2  Might  I  enjoy  the  meanest  place 
Within  thy  house,  O  God  of  grace, 
Not  tents  of  ease,  nor  thrones  of  power, 
Should  tempt  my  feet  to  leave  thy  door. 

3  God  is  our  sun,  he  makes  our  day  ; 
God  is  our  shield,  he  guards  our  way 
From  all  th'  assaults  of  hell  and  sin, 
From  foes  without  and  foes  within. 

4  All  needful  grace  will  God  bestow, 
And  crown  that  grace  with  glory  too  ; 
He  gives  us  all  things,  and  withholds 
No  real  good  from  upright  souls. 

5  O  God,  our  King,  whose  sovereign  sway 
The  glorious  hosts  of  heaven  obey, 
And  devils  at  thy  presence  flee  ; 
Bless'd  is  the  man  that  trusts  in  thee. 

Psalm  84.     v.  1,  2,  3— 10,  paraphrased.     C.  M. 
Delight  in  Ordinances  of  Worship  ,  or,  God  present  in  his  Churches. 

MY  soul,  how  lovely  is  the  place 
To  which  thy  God  resorts  ! 
'Tis  heaven  to  see  his  smiling  face, 
Tho*  in  his  earthly  courts. 

2  There  the  great  Monarch  of  the  skies. 

His  saving  power  displays, 
And  light  breaks  in  upon  our  eyes, 
With  kind  and  quick'ning  rays.    . 

3  With  his  rich  gifts  the  heavenly  Dove 

Descends  and  fills  the  place, 


154  PSALM  84. 

While  Christ  reveals  his  wondrous  lover 
And  sheds  abroad  his  grace. 

4  There,  mighty  God,  thy  words  declare 

The  secrets  of  thy  will : 
And  still  we  seek  thy  mercies  there, 
And  sing  thy  praises  still. 

PAUSE. 

5  My  heart  and  flesh  cry  out  for  thee, 

While  far  from  thine  abode  ; 
When  shall  I  tread  thy  courts,  and  see 
My  Saviour,  and  my  God  ? 

6  The  sparrow  builds  herself  a  nest, 

And  suffers  no  remove  ; 
O  make  me,  like  the  sparrows,  bless'd. 
To  dwell  but  where  I  love. 

7  To  sit  one  day  beneath  thine  eye, 

And  hear  thy  gracious  voice, 
Exceeds  a  whole  eternity 
EmpJoyM  in  carnal  joys. 

8  Lord,  at  thy  threshold  I  would  waif. 

While  Jesus  is  within, 
Rather  than  fill  a  throne  of  state 
Among  the  tents  of  sin. 
0  Could  I  command  the  spacious  land, 
And  the  more  boundless  sea, 
For  one  bless'd  hour  at  thy  right  hand 
I'd  give  them  both  away. 

Psalm  84.     As  the  148th  Psalm 
Longing  for  the  House  o    God. 

LORD  of  the  worlds  above, 
How  pleasant  and  how  fair. 
The  dwellings  of  thy  love, 
Thy  earthly  temples  are : 
To  thine  abode 
My  heart  aspires. 


PSALM  84.  155 

With  warm  desires, 
To  see  my  God. 

2  The  sparrow,  for  her  young, 
With  pleasure  seeks  her  nest, 
And  wandering  swallows  long 
To  find  their  wonted  rest ; 

My  spirit  faints 

With  equal  zeal 

To  rise  and  dwell 

Among  thy  saints. 
]  O  happy  souls,  that  pray 
Where  God  appoints  to  hear  ! 
O  happy  men  that  pay 
Their  constant  service  there  ! 

They  praise  thee  still ; 

And  happy  they, 

That  love  the  way 

To  Zion's  hill. 
i  They  go  from  strength  to  strength. 
Through  this  dark  vale  of  tears, 
Till  each  arrives  at  length, 
Till  each  in  heaven  appears. 

0  glorious  seat, 
When  God  our  King 
Shall  thither  bring 
Our  willing  feet. 

PAUSE. 

3  To  spend  one  sacred  day 
Where  God  and  saints  abide 
Affords  diviner  joy 

Than  thousand  days  beside  : 
Where  God  resorts, 

1  love  it  more 

To  keep  the  door, 
Than  shine  in  courts. 


156  PSALM  85.  * 

(3  God  is  our  sun  and  shield, 
Our  light  and  our  defence  ; 
With  gifts  his  hands  are  filPd  ; 
We  draw  our  blessings  thence, 

He  shall  bestow 

On  Jacob's  race 

Peculiar  grace 

And  glory  too. 
7  The  Lord  his  people  loves ; 
His  hand  no  good  withholds 
From  those  his  heart  approves, 
From  pure  and  pious  souls  : 

Thrice  happy  he, 

O  God  of  hosts, 

Whose  spirit  trusts 

Alone  in  thee. 

Psalm  85.    v.  1—8.    first  part.    L.  M. 

Waiting  for  an  Answer  to  Prayer;  or,  Deliverance  began  and  com 
pleted. 

LORD  thou  hast  calPd  thy  grace  to  mind, 
Thou  hast  revers'd  our  heavy  doom  : 

So  God  forgave  when  Israel  sinn'd, 

And  brought  his  wandering  captives  home. 
'2  Thou  hast  begun  to  set  us  free, 

And  make  thy  fiercest  wrath  abate : 

Now  let  our  hearts  be  turn'd  to  thee, 

And  our  salvation  be  complete. 
3  Revive  our  dying  graces,  Lord, 

And  let  thy  saints  in  thee  rejoice ; 

Make  known  thy  truth,  fulfil  thy  word. 

We  wait  for  praise  to  tune  our  voice. 
1  We  wait  to  hear  what  God  will  say : 

He'll  speak,  and  give  his  people  peace ; 

But  let  them  run  no  more  astray, 

Lest  his  returning  wrath  increase. 


PSALM  86.  157 

Psalm   85.     v.  9,  .^c.     second  tart.     L.  M. 

Salvation  by  Christ. 

SALVATION  is  for  ever  nigh 
The  souls  that  fear  and  trust  the  Lord  ; 
And  grace  descending  from  on  high, 
Fresh  hopes  of  glory  shall  afford. 

2  Mercy  and  truth  on  earth  are  met, 

Since  Christ  the  Lord  came  down  from  heaven. 
By  his  obedience  so  complete 
Justice  is  pleas'd  and  peace  is  given. 

3  Now  truth  and  honour  shall  abound, 
Religion  dwell  on  earth  again, 

And  heavenly  influence  bless  the  ground 
In  our  Redeemer's  gentler  reign. 
i  His  righteousness  is  gone  before, 
To  give  us  free  access  to  God ; 
Our  wandering  feet  shall  stray  no  more. 
But  mark  his  steps  and  keep  the  road. 

Psalm  86.    v.  8—13     C.  M. 

A  General  Song  of  Praise  to  God. 

AMONG  the  princes,  earthly  gods, 
There's  none  hath  power  divine ; 
Nor  is  their  nature,  mighty  Lord, 
Nor  are  their  works  like  thine. 
•2  The  nations  thou  hast  made  shall  bring 
Their  offerings  round  thy  throne  ; 
For  thou  alone  dost  wondrous  things, 
For  thou  art  God  alone. 

3  Lord,  I  would  walk  with  holy  feet, 

Teach  me  thine  heavenly  ways, 
And  all  my  wandering  thoughts  unite 
In  God  my  Father's  praise. 

4  Great  is  thy  mercy,  and  my  tongue 

Shall  those  sweet  wonders  tell, 
14 


158  PSALM  88. 

How  by  thy  grace  my  sinking  soul 
Rose  from  the  deeps  of  hell. 

Psalm  87.    L.  M. 

The  Church  the  birth-place  of  the  Saints  ;  or,  Jews  and  Gentile? 
united  in  the  Christian  Church. 

GOD,  in  his  earthly  temple,  lays 
Foundation  for  his  heavenly  praise  : 
He  likes  the  tents  of  Jacob  well, 
But  still  in  Zion  loves  to  dwell. 

2  His  mercy  visits  every  house 

That  pay  their  night  and  morning  vows; 
But  makes  a  more  delightful  stay, 
Where  churches  meet  to  praise  and  pray. 

3  What  glories  were  described  of  old  ? 
What  wonders  are  in  Zion  told  ? 
Thou  city  of  our  God  below, 

Thy  fame  shall  Tyre  and  Egypt  know. 

4  Egypt  and  Tyre,  and  Greek  and  Jew 
Shall  there  begin  their  lives  anew  : 
Angels  and  men  shall  join  to  sing 
The  hill  where  living  waters  spring. 

5  When  God  makes  up  his  last  account 
Of  natives  in  his  holy  mount, 
'Twill  be  an  honour  to  appear 

As  one  new-born  and  nourish'd  there. 

Psalm  88.     As  the  113th  Psalm. 
Loss  of  Friends,  and  absence  of  Divine  Grace. 

OGOD  of  my  salvation,  hear 
My  nightly  groan,  my  daily  prayer, 
That  still  employ  my  wasting  breath ; 
My  soul,  declining  to  the  grave, 
Implores  thy  sovereign  power  to  save 
From  dark  despair  and  lasting  death. 
2  Thy  wrath  lies  heavy  on  my  soul, 
And  waves  of  sorrow  o'er  me  roll. 


PSALM  89.  159 

While  dust  and  silence  spread  the  gloom  : 
My  friends,  belov'd  in  happier  days, 
The  dear  companions  of  my  ways, 

Descend  around  me  to  the  tomb. 

3  As,  lost  in  lonely  grief,  I  tread 

The  mournful  mansions  of  the  dead, 

Or  to  some  throng'd  assembly  go  ; 
Thro'  all  alike  I  rove  alone, 
While  here  forgotten,  there  unknown, 

The  change  renews  my  piercing  wo, 

4  And  why  will  God  neglect  my  call ! 
Or  who  who  shall  profit  by  my  fall, 

When  life  departs  and  love  expires  ? 
Can  dust  and  darkness  praise  the  Lord  ? 
Or  wake,  or  brighten  at  his  word, 

And  tune  the  harp  with  heavenly  choirs? 

5  Yet,  thro1  each  melancholy  day, 

I've  pray'd  to  thee,  and  still  will  pray, 

Imploring  still  thy  kind  return  : 
But  Oh  !   my  friends,  my  comfort's  fled, 
And  all  my  kindred  of  the  dead 

Recall  my  wandering  thoughts  to  mourn. 
Psalin  89.    first  part.     L.  31. 

The  Covenant  made  with  Christ ;  or,  the  true  David. 

TT^OR  ever  shall  my  song  record 

-■-      The  truth  and  mercy  of  the  Lord  : 

Mercy  and  truth  for  ever  stand. 

Like  heaven,  established  by  his  hand. 
2  Thus  to  his  Son  he  sware,  and  said, 
;  With  thee  my  cov'nant  first  is  made : 

"  In  thee  shall  dying  sinners  live ; 

"  Glory  and  grace  are  thine  to  give. 
2  "  Be  thou  my  Prophet,  thou  my  Priest, 

"  Thy  children  shall  be  ever  bless'd  ; 

"  Thou  art  my  chosen  King,  thy  throne 

"  Shall  stand  eternal  like  my  own. 


160  PSALM  89. 

1  "  There's  none  of  all  my  sons  above 
"  So  much  my  image  or  my  Jove ; 
"  Celestial  powers  thy  subjects  are, 
"  Then  what  can  earth  to  thee  compare  rf 

5  u  David,  my  servant,  whom  I  chose, 
"  To  guard  my  flock,  to  crush  my  foes  : 
"  And  rais'd  him  to  the  Jewish  throne, 
"  Was  but  a  shadow  of  my  Son.1' 

fi  Now  let  the  church  rejoice,  and  sing 
Jesus,  her  Saviour  and  her  King  : 
Angels  his  heavenly  wonders  show, 
And  saints  declare  his  works  below. 

Psalm   89.     FIRST  PART.      CM. 

The  Faithfulness  of  God. 

MY  never-ceasing  song  shall  show 
The  mercies  of  the  Lord  ; 
And  make  succeeding  :iges  know 
How  faithful  is  his  word. 

2  The  sacred  truths  his  lips  pronounce. 

Shall  firm  as  heaven  endure  ; 
And  if  he  speaks  a  promise  once, 
Th'  eternal  grace  is  sure. 

3  How  long  the  race  of  David  held 

The  promisVl  Jewish  throne  ! 
But  there's  a  nobler  cov'nant  seal'd 
To  David's  greater  Son. 

4  His  seed  for  ever  shall  possess 

A  throne  above  the  skies  ; 
The  meanest  subject  of  his  grace 
Shall  to  that  glory  rise. 

5  Lord  God  of  hosts,  thy  wondrous  ways 

Are  sung  by  saints  above  ; 
And  saints  on  earth  their  honours  raise 
To  thy  unchanging  love. 


PSALM  89.  161 

Psallll    89.       V.   7,  &-C.       SECOND    PART.       C.    M. 

The  Power  and  Majesty  of  God  ;  or,  Reverential  Worship. 

WITH  rev'rence  let  the  saints  apppear, 
And  bow  before  the  Lord  ; 
His  high  commands  with  rev'rence  hear, 
And  tremble  at  his  word. 

2  How  terrible  thy  glories  rise  ! 

How  bright  thine  armies  shine  ! 
Where  is  the  power  with  thee  that  vies. 
Or  truth  compar'd  with  thine  ? 

3  The  northern  pole  and  southern  rest 

On  thy  supporting  hand  ; 
Darkness  and  day,  from  east  to  west, 
Move  round  at  thy  command. 

4  Thy  words  the  raging  winds  control, 

And  rule  the  boist'rous  deep  ; 
Thou  mak'st  the  sleeping  billows  roll, 
The  rolling  billows  sleep. 

5  Heaven,  earth,  and  air,  and  sea  are  thine. 

And  the  dark  world  of  hell ; 
They  saw  thine  arm  in  vengeance  shine 

When  Egypt  durst  rebel. 
5  Justice  and  judgment  are  thy  throne, 

Yet  wondrous  is  thy  grace  ! 
While  truth  and  mercy,  join'd  in  one, 

Invite  us  near  thy  face. 

Psallll    89.       V.    15,  &C.       THIRD  PART.       C.  M. 

A  blessed  Gospel. 

BLESS'D  are  the  souls  who  hear  and  know 
The  gospel's  joyful  sound  ! 
Peace  shall  attend  the  path  they  go, 
And  light  their  steps  surround. 
2  Their  joy  shall  bear  their  spirits  up, 
Thro'  their  Redeemer's  name  : 
14* 


162  PSALM  89. 

His  righteousness  exaits  their  hope 
And  fills  their  foes  with  shame. 
3  The  Lord,  our  glory  and  defence, 
Strength  and  salvation  gives  : 
Israel,  thy  King  for  ever  reigns, 
Thy  God  for  ever  lives. 
Psalm  89.     v.  19,  &c.     fourth  part.     C.  M. 
Christ's  Mediatorial  Kingdom  ;  or,  his  Divine  and  Human  JVatw 

HEAR  what  the  Lord  in  vision  said, 
And  made  his  mercies  known  ; 
"  Sinners,  behold,  your  help  is  laid 
44  On  my  almighty  Son. 

2  44  Behold  the  man,  my  wisdom  chose 

44  Among  your  mortal  race  : 
4*  His  head  my  holy  oil  o'erflows, 
44  With  full  supplies  of  grace. 

3  »  High  shall  he  reign  on  David's  throne 

44  My  people's  better  King  ; 
44  My  arm  shall  beat  his  rivals  down, 
44  And  still  new  subjects  bring. 
1  "  My  truth  shall  guard  him  in  his  way, 
44  With  mercy  by  his  side  ; 
44  While  in  my  name,  o'er  earth  and  sea, 
44  He  shall  in  triumph  ride. 
5  44  Me  for  his  Father  and  his  God 
44  He  shall  for  ever  own, 
"  Call  me  his  rock,  his  high  abode, 
44  And  I'll  support  my  Son. 
G  '4  My  first-born  Son,  array'd  in  grace, 
44  At  my  right  hand  shall  sit  ; 
44  Beneath  him  angels  know  their  place, 
44  And  monarchs  at  his  feet. 
7  44  My  cov'nant  stands  for  ever  fast, 
44  My  promises  are  strong ; 
44  Firm  as  the  heavens  his  throne  shall  last, 
H  His  seed  endure  as  long." 


PSALM  89.  103 

Psallll    89.       V.  3U,  &,C       FIFTH  PART.       C.  M. 

The  Covenant  of  Grace  unchangeable;  or,  Affliction  without 
Rejection. 

"  ~^TET,"  saith  the  Lord,  "  if  David's  race. 

X    "  The  children  of  my  Son, 
4i  Should  break  my  laws,  abuse  my  grace, 

"  And  tempt  mine  anger  down  ; 

2  "  Their  sins  I'll  visit  with  the  rod, 

"  And  make  their  follies  smart ; 
"  But  I'll  not  cease  to  be  their  God, 
"  Nor  from  my  truth  depart. 

3  "  My  cov'nant  I  will  ne'er  revoke, 

"  But  keep  my  grace  in  mind  ; 
"  And  what  eternal  love  hath  spoke, 
"  Eternal  truth  shall  bind. 
1  "  Once  have  I  sworn,  (I  need  no  more) 
"  And  pledg'd  my  holiness, 
"  To  seal  the  sacred  promise  sure 
"  To  David  and  his  race. 

5  "  The  sun  shall  see  his  offspring  rise, 

*  And  spread  from  sea  to  sea, 
"  Long  as  he  travels  round  the  skies 
"  To  give  the  nations  day. 

6  "  Sure  as  the  moon  that  rules  the  night, 

"  His  kingdom  shall  endure, 
"  Till  the  fix'd  laws  of  shade  and  light 
"  Shall  be  observ'd  no  more." 

Psallll  89.     v.  47,  &c.     second  part.     L.  M. 

Mortality  and  Hope. 
A  Funeral  Psalm. 

REMEMBER,  Lord,  our  mortal  state, 
How  frail  our  life,  how  short  the  date  ! 
Where  is  the  man  that  draws  his  breath. 
Safe  from  disease,  secure  from  death. 
2  Lord,  while  we  see  whole  nations  die, 
Our  flesh  and  strength  repine  and  cry, 


164  PSALM  89. 

"  Must  death  for  ever  rage  and  reign ! 
"  Or  hast  thou  made  mankind  in  vain  ? 

3  "  Where  is  thy  promise  to  the  just  ? 

"  Are  not  thy  servants  turn'd  to  dust !" 
But  faith  forbids  these  mournful  sighs, 
And  sees  the  sleeping  dust  arise. 

4  That  glorious  hour,  that  dreadful  day, 
Wipes  the  reproach  of  saints  away, 
And  clears  the  honour  of  thy  word ; 
Awake,  our  souls,  and  bless  the  Lord. 

Psalm  89.  v.  47,  &c.    last  part.  As  the  113th  Psalm. 
Life,  Death,  and  the  Resurrection. 

THINK,  mighty  God,  on  feeble  man, 
How  few  his  hours,  how  short  his  span  ! 
Short  from  the  cradle  to  the  grave  : 
Who  can  secure  his  vital  breath 
Against  the  bold  demands  of  death, 
With  skill  to  fly  or  power  to  save  ? 

2  Lord,  shall  it  be  for  ever  said, 

11  The  race  of  man  was  only  made 

"  For  sickness,  sorrow,  and  the  dust  V'' 
Are  not  thy  servants  day  by  day, 
Sent  to  their  graves,  and  turn'd  to  clay  ? 
Lord,  where's  thy  kindness  to  the  just  ? 

3  Hast  thou  not  promis'd  to  thy  Son, 
And  all  his  seed,  a* heavenly  crown  ? 

But  flesh  and  sense  indulge  despair : 
For  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 
That  faith  can  read  his  holy  word, 

And  find  a  resurrection  there. 

4  For  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 
Who  gives  his  saints  a  long  reward, 

For  all  their  toil,  reproach,  and  pain  ; 
Let  all  below,  and  all  above, 
Join  to  proclaim  thy  wondrous  love, 

And  each  repeat  their  loud  Amen. 


PSALM  90.  1G5 

Psalm  90.    L.  M. 

Man  Mortal,  and  God  Eternal. 
A  mournful  Song  at  a  Funeral. 

THROUGH  e-  ery  age,  eternal  God, 
Thou  art  our  rest,  our  safe  abode : 

High  was  thy  throne  ere  heaven  was  made. 

Or  earth,  thy  humble  footstool,  laid. 
*2  Long  had'st  thou  reign  1d  ere  time  began, 

Or  dust  was  fashion'd  into  man  : 

And  long  thy  kingdom  shall  endure 

When  earth  and  time  shall  be  no  more. 
3  But  man,  weak  man,  is  born  to  die, 

Made  up  of  guilt  and  vanitv  : 

Thy  dreadful  sentence,  Lord,  was  just, 

"  Return,  ye  sinners,  to  your  dust." 
{  [A  thousand  of  our  years  amount 

Scarce  to  a  day  in  thine  account ; 

Like  yesterday's  departed  light, 

Or  the  last  watch  of  ending  night.] 

PAUSE. 

.5  Death,  like  an  overflowing  stream, 
Sweeps  us  away  •,  our  life's  a  dream  : 
An  empty  tale ;  a  morning  flower, 
Cut  down  and  wither'd  in  an  hour. 

6  [Our  age  to  seventy  years  is  set ; 

How  short  the  time  !  how  frail  the  state  ! 

And  if  to  eighty  we  arrive, 

We  rather  sigh,  and  groan,  than  live. 

7  But  Oh,  how  oft  thy  wrath  appears, 
And  cuts  off  our  expected  years! 
Thy  wrath  awakes  our  humble  dread  ! 
We  fear  the  power  that  strikes  us  dead.] 

8  Teach  us,  O  Lord,  how  frail  is  man  ; 
And  kindly  lengthen  out  the  span, 
Till  a  wise  care  of  piety 

Fit  us  to  die,  and  dwell  with  thee. 


166  PSALM  90. 

Psalm  00.     V.  1—5.      FIRST  PART.     C.  M. 

Man  Frail,  and  God  Eternal. 

OUR  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 
Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Our  shelter  from  the  stormy  blast, 
Arid  our  eternal  home  ! 

2  Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  throne 

Thy  saints  have  dwelt  secure  : 
Sufficient  is  thine  arm  alone, 
And  my  defence  is  sure. 

3  Before  the  hills  in  order  stood, 

Or  earth  receiv'd  her  frame, 
From  everlasting  thou  art  God, 
To  endless  years  the  same. 

4  Thy  word  commands  our  flesh  to  dust, 

"  Return,  ye  sons  of  men  ;" 
All  nations  rose  from  earth  at  first, 
And  turn  to  earth  again. 

5  A  thousand  ages  in  thy  sight 

Are  like  an  ev'ning  gone ; 
Short  as  the  watch  that  ends  the  night 
Before  the  rising  dawn. 

6  [The  busy  tribes  of  flesh  and  blood, 

With  all  their  lives  and  cares, 
Are  carried  downwards  by  the  flood, 
And  lost  in  following  years. 

7  Time,  like  an  ever-rolling  stream, 

Bears  all  its  sons  away  : 

They  fly  forgotten,  as  a  dream 

Dies  at  the  op'ning  day. 

8  Like  flowery  fields  the  nations  stand, 

Pleas'd  with  the  morning  light; 
The  flowers  beneath  the  mower's  hand 
Lie  with'ring  ere  'tis  night.] 


PSALM  90.  167 

9  Our  God,  our  help  in  ages  past, 
Our  hope  for  years  to  come, 
Be  thou  our  guard  while  troubles  last, 
And  our  eternal  home. 

Psalm  90.     o.8,11.2,10,12.    second  part.     CM. 

Infirmities  and  Mortality,  the  Effect  of  Sin  ;  or,  Life,  Old  Age,  and 
Preparation  for  Death. 

LORD,  if  thine  eyes  survey  our  faults, 
And  justice  grows  severe, 
Thy  dreadful  wrath  exceeds  our  thoughts. 
And  burns  beyond  our  fear. 
'2  Thine  anger  turns  our  frame  to  dust ; 
By  one  offence  to  thee, 
Adam,  with  all  his  sons,  have  lost 
Their  immortality. 

3  Life,  like  a  vain  amusement,  flies, 

A  fable  or  a  song; 
By  swift  degrees  our  nature  dies, 
Nor  can  our  joys  be  long. 

4  'Tis  but  a  few  whose  days  amount 

To  threescore  years  and  ten  ; 
And  all  beyond  that  short  account 
Is  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain. 

5  [Our  vitals,  with  laborious  strife, 

Bear  up  the  crazy  load, 
And  drag  these  poor  remains  of  life 

Along  the  tiresome  road.] 
to  Almighty  God,  reveal  thy  love, 

And  not  thy  wrath  alone  ; 
,  O  let  our  sweet  experience  prove 

The  mercies  of  thy  throne. 
?  Our  souls  would  learn  the  heavenly  art 

T'  improve  the  hours  we  have, 
That  we  may  act  the  wiser  part, 

And  live  beyond  the  grave. 


168  PSALM  90. 

Psalm  90.    v.  13  &c.    third  part.    C.  M. 

Breathing  after  Heaven. 

RETURN,  O  God  of  love,  return  ; 
Earth  is  a  tiresome  place  : 
How  long  shall  we,  thy  children,  mourn 
Our  absence  from  thy  face  ? 

2  Let  heaven  succeed  our  painful  years. 

Let  sin  and  sorrow  cease  ; 

And,  in  proportion  to  our  tears, 

So  make  our  joys  increase. 

3  Thy  wonders  to  thy  servants  show, 

Make  thy  own  work  complete  ; 
Then  shall  our  souls  thy  glory  know, 
And  own  thy  love  was  great. 

4  Then  shall  we  shine  before  thy  throne 

In  all  thy  beauty,  Lord  ; 
And  the  poor  service  we  have  done 
Meet  a  divine  reward. 

Psalm  90.    v.  5,  10,  12.    S.  M. 

The  Frailty  and  Shortness  of  Life. 

LORD,  what  a  feeble  piece 
Is  this,  our  mortal  frame  ! 
Our  life  !  how  poor  a  trifle  'tis, 
That  scarce  deserves  the  name ! 
•J  Alas,  the  brittle  clay 

That  built  our  body  first ! 
And  every  month  and  every  day 
'Tis  mouldering  back  to  dust. 

3  Our  moments  fly  apace, 

Our  feeble  powers  decay, 
Swift  as  a  flood  our  hasty  days 
Are  sweeping  us  away. 

4  Yet  if  our  days  must  fly, 

We'll  keep  their  end  in  sight, 


PSALM  91.  169 

We'll  spend  them  all  in  wisdom's  ways 
And  let  them  speed  their  flight. 
.")  They'll  waft  us  sooner  o'er 
This  life's  tempestuous  sea  : 
Soon  we  shall  reach  the  peaceful  shore 
Of  bless'd  eternity. 
Psalm  91.    v.  1—7.      L.  M. 

Safety  in  public  Diseases  and  Dangers. 

HE  that  hath  made  his  refuge  God, 
Shall  find  a  most  secure  abode  ; 

Shall  walk  all  day  beneath  his  shade, 

And  there  at  night  shall  rest  his  head, 
"3  Then  will  I  say,  "  My  God,  thy  power 

"  Shall  be  my  fortress  and  my  tower  : 

"  I  that  am  form'd  of  feeble  dust, 

"  Make  thine  almighty  arm  my  trust." 
3  Thrice  happy  man  !  thy  Maker's  care 

Shall  keep  thee  from  the  fowler's  snare  : 

From  Satan's  wiles,  who  still  betrays 

Unguarded  souls  a  thousand  ways. 
t  Just  as  a  hen  protects  her  brood 

From  birds  of  prey  that  seek  their  blood, 

The  Lord  his  faithful  saints  shall  guard, 

And  endless  life  be  their  reward. 

5  If  burning  beams  of  noon  conspire 
To  dart  a  pestilential  fire, 

God  is  their  life,  his  wings  are  spread 
To  shield  them  with  an  healthful  shade. 

6  If  vapors,  with  malignant  breath, 
Rise  thick,' and  scatter  midnight  death, 
Israel  is  safe  ;  the  poison'd  air 
Grows  pure  if  Israel's  God  be  there. 

PAUSE. 

?  What  tho'  a  thousand  at  thy  side, 
Around  thy  path  ten  thousand  died. 
15 


170  PSALM  91. 

Thy  God  his  chosen  people  saves, 
Amongst  the  dead,  amidst  the  graves, 

8  So,  when  he  sent  his  angel  down 
To  make  his  wrath  in  Egypt  known, 
And  slew  their  sons,  his  careful  eye 
Pass'd  all  the  doors  of  Jacob  by. 

9  But  if  the  fire,  or  plague,  or  sword, 
Receive  commission  from  the  Lord 
To  strike  his  saints  among  the  rest, 
Their  very  pains  and  deaths  are  bless'd. 

10  The  sword,  the  pestilence,  or  fire, 
Shall  but  fulfil  their  best  desire  ; 
From  sins  and  sorrows  set  them  free, 
And  bring  thy  children,  Lord,  to  thee. 

Psalm  91.    v  9— 16.    CM. 

Protection  from  Death,  Guard  of  Angels,  Victory  and  Deliverance. 

E  sons  of  men,  a  feeble  race, 
Expos'd  to  every  snare, 
Come,  make  the  Lord  your  dwelling  place. 
And  try  and  trust  his  care. 
1  No  ilPshall  enter  where  you  dwell ; 
Or  if  the  plague  come  nigh, 
And  sweep  the  wicked  down  to  hell, 
'Twill  raise  the  saints  on  high. 
3  He'll  give  his  angels  charge  to  keep 
Your  feet  in  all  their  ways ; 
To  watch  your  pillow  while  you  sleep, 
And  guard  your  happy  days. 
\  Their  hands  shall  bea    you.  lest  you  fall. 
And     ash  against  th<   stones  ; 
Are  they  not  servants  at  his  call, 
And  sent  t'  attend  his  sons? 
5  Adders  and  lions  ye  shall  tread  ; 
The  tempter's  wiles  defeat ; 
He  that  hath  bruis'd  the  serpent's  head 
Puts  him  beneath  your  feet. 


PSALM  92.  171 

(5  i;  Because  on  me  they  set  their  love, 
"  I'll  save  them,11  saith  the  Lord  ; 
"  I'll  bear  their  joyful  souls  above 
"  Destruction  and  the  sword. 

7  "  My  grace  shall  answer  when  they  call, 

4i  In  trouble  I'll  be  nigh  : 
"  My  power  shall  help  them  when  they  fall, 
11  And  raise  tht*m  when  they  die. 

8  ft  Those  that  on  earth  my  name  have  known, 

"  I'll  honour  them  in  heaven  : 
"  There  my  salvation  shall  be  shown, 
"  And  endless  life  be  given." 

PSallll    92.       FIRST  PART,       L.  M. 
A  Psalm  for  the  Lord's  Day. 

SWEET  is  the  work,  my  God  my  King, 
To  praise  thy  name,  oive  thanks,  and  sing, 
To  show  thy  love  by  morning  light, 
And  talk  of  all  thy  truths  at  night. 

2  Sweet  is  the  day  of  sacred  rest  : 

No  mortal  cares  shall  seize  my  breast  : 
O  may  my  heart  in  tune  be  found 
Like  David's  harp  of  solemn  sound. 

3  My  heart  shall  triumph  in  my  Lord, 
And  bless  his  works,  and  bless  his  word : 
Thy  works  of  grace,  how  bright  they  shine  ! 
How  deep  thy  counsels  !  how  divine  ! 

4  Fools  never  raise  their  thoughts  so  high ; 
Like  brutes  they  live,  like  brutes  they  die  : 
Like  grass  they  flourish,  tili  thy  breath 
Blasts  them  in  everlasting  death. 

5  But  1  shall  share  a  glorious  part 
When  grace  hath  well  refin'd  my  heart, 
And  fresh  supplies  of  joy  are  shed 
Like  holy  oil  to  cheer  my  head. 


m  PSALM  93. 

0  Sin  (my  worst  enemy  before) 

Shall  vex  my  eyes  and  ears  no  more  ; 
My  inward  foes  shall  all  be  slain, 
Nor  Satan  break  m)  peace  again. 
7  Then  shall  I  see,  and  hear,  and  know 
All  I  desir'd  or  wish'd  below  ; 
And  every  power  find  sweet  employ 
In  that  eternal  world  of  joy. 
Psalm  92.    v.  12.  &c     second  part.    L.  M. 

The  Church  is  the  Garden  of  God. 

LORD,  'tis  a  pleasant  thing  to  stand 
In  gardens  planted  by  thy  hand  ; 
Let  me  within  thv  courts  be  seen, 
Like  a  young  cedar  fresh  and  green. 

"3  There  grow  thy  saints  in  faith  and  love, 
Bless'd  with  thine  influence  from  above  . 
Not  Lebanon,  with  all  its  trees, 
Yields  such  a  comely  sight  as  these. 

3  The  plants  of  grace  shall  ever  live  ; 
(Nature  decays,  but  grace  must  thrive,) 
Time,  that  doth  all  things  else  impair, 
Still  makes  them  flourish  strong  and  fair. 

1  Laden  with  fruits  of  age,  they  shew 
The  Lord  is  holy,  just,  and  true ; 
None  that  attend  his  gates  shall  find 
A  God  unfaithful  or  unkind. 

Psalm  93.     first  metre.     As  the  lOOth  Psalm. 
The  Eternal  and  the  Sovereign  God. 

JEHOVAH  reigns  ;  he  dwells  in  light, 
Girded  with  majesty  and  might  ; 
The  world  created  by  his  hands 
Still  on  its  first  foundation  stands. 
2  But  ere  this  spacious  world  was  made, 
Or  had  its  first  foundation  laid, 
Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 
Thyself  the  ever-living  God. 


PSALM  93.  m 

3  Like  floods  the  angry  nations  rise, 
And  aim  their  rage  against  the  skies  ; 
Vain  floods,  that  aim  their  rage  so  high  ! 
At  thy  rebuke  the  billows  die. 

4  For  ever  shall  thy  throne  endure  ; 
Thy  promise  stands  for  ever  sure  ; 
And  everlasting  holinessr 
Becomes  tho  dwellings  of  thy  grace. 

Psallll   93.     second  metre.     As  the  old  50th  Psalm 

THE  Lord  of  glory  reigns,  he  reigns  on  high  ; 
His  robes  of  state  are  strength  and  majesty  : 
This  wide  creation  rose  at  his  command, 
Built  by  his  word,  establish^!  by  his  hand, 
Long  stood  his  throne  ere  he  began  creation. 
And  his  own  Godhead  is  the  firm  foundation. 
%2  God  is  th'  eternal  King  ;   <hy  foes  in  vain 
Raise  their  rebellions  to  confound  thy  reign  \ 
In  vain  the  storms,  in  vain  the  floods  arise, 
And  roar,  and  toss  their  waves  against  the  skies  ; 
Foaming  at  heav'n,  they  rage  with  wild  commotion 
But  heaven's  high  arches  scorn  the  swelling  ocean. 
3  Ye  tempests,  rage  no  more     ye  floods,  be  still  ; 
And  thou  mad  world,  submissive  to  his  will  : 
Built  on  his  truth  his  church  must  ever  stand  ; 
Firm  are  his  promises  and  strong  his  hand  ; 
See  his  own  sons,  when  they  appear  before  him, 
Bow  at  his  footstool,  and  with  fear  adore  him. 

Psallll  93.     third  metre.     As  the  old  122d  Psalm 

THE  Lord  Jehovah  reigns, 
And  royal  state  maintains, 
His  head  with  awful  glories  crown'd  ; 
Array'd  in  robes  of  light, 
Begirt  with  sovereign  might, 
And  rays  of  majesty  around. 
15* 


174  PSALM  94. 

2  Upheld  by  thy  commands, 
The  world  securely  stands, 

And  skies  and  stars  obey  thy  word  ; 

Thy  throne  was  fix'd  on  high 

Ere  stars  adorn'd  the  sky  : 
Eternal  >s  thy  kingdom,  Lord. 

3  In  vain  the  noisy  crowd, 
Like  billows  fierce  and  loud, 

Against  thine  empire  rage  and  roar ; 

In  vain  with  angry  spite, 

The  surly  nations  fight, 
And  dash  like  waves  against  the  shore. 

4  Let  floods  and  nations  rage, 
And  all  their  power  engage, 

Let  swelling  tides  assault  the  sky  ; 
The  terrors  of  thy  frown 
Shall  beat  their  madness  down  ; 

Thy  throne  for  ever  stands  on  high. 

5  Thy  promises  are  true, 
Thy  grace  is  ever  new  ; 

There  fix'd,  thy  church  shall  ne'er  remove  ; 
Thy  saints  with  holy  fear 
Shall  in  thy  courts  appear, 
And  sing  thine  everlasting  love. 
[Repeat  the  fourth  stanza  to  complete  the  tune.] 

PSallll    94#       V,    1,2,7—14.       FIRST  TART.       C.    M. 

Saints  chastised,  and  Sinners  destroyed;  or,  instructive 
Afflictions. 

OGOD  !  to  whom  revenge  belongs, 
Proclaim  thy  wrath  aloud  ; 
Let  sovereign  power  redress  our  wrongs, 
Let  justice  smite  the  proud. 
'I  They  say,  ';  The  Lord  nor  sees  nor  hears  ;"' 
When  will  the  vain  be  wise  ? 
Can  he  be  deaf,  who  form'd  their  ears  ? 
Or  blind,  who  made  their  eyes  ? 


PSALM  94.  175 

3  He  knows  their  impious  thoughts  are  vain, 

And  they  shall  feol  his  .tower  : 
His  wrath  shall  pierce  their  souls  with  pain 
In  some  surprising  hour. 

4  But  if  thy  saints  deserve  rebuke, 

Thou  hast  a  gentler  rod  : 
Thy  providence,  thy  sacred  book, 
Shall  make  them  know  their  God. 

5  Bless'd  is  the  man  thy  hands  chastise. 

And  to  his  duty  draw  ; 
Thy  scourges  make  thy  children  wise 

When  they  forget  thy  law. 
0  But  God  will  ne'er  cast  off  his  saints, 

Nor  his  own  promise  break  ; 
He  pardons  his  inheritance 

For  their  Redeemer's  sake. 

Psalin  94.    v.  16— 23.     second  part.     C.  M. 

God  our  Support  and  Comfort ;  or,  Deliverance  from  Temptation 
and  Persecution. 

WHO  will  arise  and  plead  my  right 
Against  my  num'rous  foes? 
While  earth  and  hell  their  force  unite, 
And  all  my  hopes  oppose. 
2  Had  not  the  Lord,  my  rock,  my  help. 
Sustain'd  my  fainting  head, 
My  life  had  now  in  silence  dwelt, 
My  soul  amongst  the  dead. 
:)  "  Alas  !  my  sliding  feet !"  I  cry'd, 
Thy  promise  bore  me  up  ; 
Thy  grace  stood  constant  by  my  side. 
And  rais'd  my  sinking  hope. 
4  While  multitudes  of  mournful  thoughts 
Within  my  bosom  roll, 
Thy  boundless  love  forgives  my  faults, 
Thy  comforts  cheer  my  soul. 


176  PSALM  95. 

5  Powers  of  iniquity  may  rise, 

And  frame  pernicious  laws ; 
But  God,  my  refuge,  rules  the  skies, 
He  will  defend  my  cause. 

6  Let  malice  vent  her  rage  aloud, 

Let  bold  blasphemers  scoff; 
The  Lord  our  God  shall  judge  the  proud 
And  cut  the  sinners  off. 

Psalm  95.    C.  M. 

A  Psalm  before  Prayer. 

SING  to  the  Lord  Jehovah's  name, 
And  in  his  strength  rejoice ; 
When  his  salvation  is  our  theme, 
Exalted  be  our  voice. 

2  With  thanks  approach  his  awful  sight, 

And  psalms  of  honour  sing  ; 
The  Lord's  a  God  of  boundless  might, 
The  whole  creation's  King. 

3  Let  princes  hear,  let  angels  know, 

How  mean  their  natures  seem, 
Those  gods  on  high,  and  gods  below. 

When  once  compar'd  with  him. 
1  Earth,  with  its  caverns  dark  and  deep 

Lies  in  his  spacious  hand  ; 
He  fix'd  the  seas  what  bounds  to  keep, 

And  where  the  hills  must  stand. 
5  Come,  and  with  humble  souls  adore  ; 

Come,  kneel  before  his  face  ; 
O  may  the  creatures  of  his  power 

Be  children  of  his  grace  ! 
G  Now  is  the  time,  he  bends  his  ear, 

And  waits  for  your  request : 
Come,  lest  he  rouse  his  wrath,  and  swear 

"  Ye  shall  not  see  my  rest." 


PSALM  95.  rH 

Psalm  95.    S  M. 

A  Psalm  before  Sermon. 

COME,  sound  his  praise  abroad, 
And  hymns  of  glory  sing  ; 
Jehovah  is  the  sovereign  God, 
The  universal  King. 
*3  He  form'd  the  deeps  unknown  ; 
He  gave  the  seas  their  bound  ; 
The  watery  worlds  are  all  his  own. 
And  all  the  solid  ground. 
3  Come,  worship  at  his  throne  ; 
Corne,  bow  before  the  Lord  ; 
We  are  his  works  and  not  our  own. 
He  form'd  us  by  his  word, 
i  To-day  attend  his  voice, 

Nor  dare  provoke  his  rod  ; 
Come,  like  the  people  of  his  choice, 
And  own  your  gracious  God. 
."3  But  if  your  ears  refuse 

The  language  of  his  grace, 
And  hearts  grow  hard,  like  stubborn  Jews, 
That  unbelieving  race, 
0  The  Lord  in  vengeance  dress'd, 
Will  lift  his  hand,  and  swear, 
"  You  that  despise  my  promis'd  rest, 
"  Shall  have  no  portion  there." 

Psalm  95.    v.  .1.  2,  3,  6 — n.    L.  M. 

Canaan  lost  through  Unbelief;  or,  a  Warning  to  delaying  Sinners. 

COME,  let  our  voices  join  to  raise 
A  sacred  song  of  solemn  praise  : 
God  is  a  sovereign  King  :  rehearse 
His  honour  in  exalted  verse. 
'1  Come,  let  our  souls  address  the  Lord, 
Who  fram'd  our  natures  with  his  word  : 


178  PSALM  96. 

He  is  our  Shepherd ;  we  the  sheep 
His  mercy  chose,  his  pastures      ep. 

3  Come,  let  us  hear  his  voice  to-day, 
The  counsels  of  his  love  obey, 
Nor  let  our  harden'd  hearts  renew 
The  sins  and  plagues  that  Israel  knew. 

4  Israel  that  saw  his  works  of  grace, 
Yet  tempt  their  Maker  to  his  face  ; 
A  faithless,  unbelieving  brood, 
That  tir'd  the  patience  of  their  God. 

5  Thus  saith  the  Lord,  tk  How  false  they  prove, 
"  Forget  my  power,  abuse  my  love  ; 

"  Since  they  despise  my  rest,  I  swear, 

"  Their  feet  shall  never  enter  there." 
(i  [Look  back,  my  soul   with  holy  dread. 

And  view  those  ancient  rebels  dead  ; 

Attend  the  offer'd  grace  to-day, 

Nor  lose  the  blessing  by  delay. 
7  Seize  the  kind  promise  while  it  waits, 

And  march  to  Zion's  heavenly  gates  ; 

Believe,  and  take  the  promised  rest ; 

Obey,  and  be  for  ever  bless'd.] 

Psalm  96.    v.  2,  10,  &c.    C.  M. 

Christ's  first  and  second  Coming. 

SING  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands. 
Ye  tribes  of  every  tongue  ; 
His  new  discover'd  grace  demands 
A  new  and  nobler  song. 

2  Say  to  the  nations,  Jesus  reigns, 

God's  own  almighty  Son  : 
His  power  the  sinking  world  sustains. 
And  grace  surrounds  his  throne. 

3  Let  heaven  proclaim  the  joyful  day, 

Joy  through  the  earth  be  seen. 


PSALM  96.  IW 

Let  cities  shine  in  bright  array, 
And  fields  in  cheerful  green. 

4  The  joyous  earth,  the  bending  skies, 

His  glorious  train  display 
Ye  mountains  sink,  ye  valleys  rise. 
Prepare  the  Lord  his  way. 

5  Behold  he  comes,  he  comes  to  bless 

The  nations  as  their  God  ; 
To  show  the  world  his  righteousness, 
And  send  his  truth  abroad. 

6  His  voice  shall  raise  the  slumbering  dead. 

And  bid  the  world  draw  near  ; 
But  how  will  guilty  nations  dread, 
To  see  their  Judge  appear  ! 

Psalm  96.     As  the  113th  Psalm. 

The  God  of  the  Gentiles. 

LET  all  the  earth  their  voices  raise, 
To  sing  the  choicest  psalm  of  praise. 
To  sing  and  bless  Jehovah's  name  : 
His  glory  let  the  heathens  know, 
His  wonders  to  the  nations  show, 
And  all  his  saving  works  proclaim. 
'1  The  heathens  know  thy  glory,  Lord, 
The  wondering  nations  read  thy  word, 
But  here  Jehovah's  name  is  known  : 
Nor  shall  our  worship  e'er  be  paid 
To  gods  which  mortal  hands  have  made  : 
Our  Maker  is  our  God  alone. 
:]  He  fram'd  the  globe,  he  built  the  sky, 
He  made  the  shining  worlds  on  high, 

And  reigns  complete  in  glory  there  ; 
His  beams  are  majesty  and  light, 
His  beauties  how  divinely  bright ! 
His  temple  how  divinely  fair  ! 
4  Come  the  great  day,  the  gloritfus  hour, 
When  earth  shall  feel  his  saving  power, 


180  PSALM  97. 

Arid  barb'rous  nations  fear  his  name  : 
Then  shall  the  race  of  man  confess 
The  beauty  of  his  holiness, 

And  in  his  courts  his  grace  proclaim. 

Psalm  97.    v.  l—  5     fikst  part.    L.  M. 

Christ  reigning  in  Heaven,  and  coming  to  Judgment. 

HE  reigns;  the  Lord,  the  Saviour  reigns: 
Praise  him  in  evangelic  strains  ; 
Let  the  whole  earth  in  songs  rejoice, 
And  distant  islands  join  their  voice. 
"2  Deep  are  his  counsels  and  unknown  ; 
But  grace  and  truth  support  his  throne  ; 
Though  gloomy  clouds  his  way  surround  ; 
Justice  is  their  eternal  ground. 

3  In  robes  of  judgment,  lo  !  he  comes, 
Shakes  the  wide  earth  and  cleaves  the  tombs  ; 
Before  him  burns  devouring  fire, 

The  mountains  melt,  the  seas  retire. 

4  His  enemies  with  sore  dismay, 

Fly  from  the  sight  and  shun  the  day; 
Then  lift  your  heads,  ye  saints,  on  high, 
And  sing,  for  your  redemption's  nigh. 

Psalm  97.     v.  6—9.     second  tart.     L.  M 
Christ's  Incarnation. 

THE  Lord  is  come  ;  the  heavens  proclaim 
His  birth  ;  the  nations  learn  his  name  : 
An  unknown  star  directs  the  road 
Of  eastern  sages  to  their  God. 

2  All  ye  bright  armies  of  the  skies, 
Go  worship  where  the  Saviour  lies  ; 
Angels  and  kings  before  him  bow, 
Those  gods  on  high  and  gods  below. 

3  Let  idols  totter  to  the  ground, 

And  their  own  worshippers  confound  : 

But  Zion  shall  his  glories  sing, 

And  earth  confess  her  sovereign  King. 


PSALM  97.  181 

Psalm  97.    third  part.    L.  31. 

Grace  and  Glory. 

TH'  Almighty  reigns,  exalted  high 
O'er  all  the  earth,  o'er  all  the  sky : 
The-1  clouds  and  darkness  veil  his  feet. 
His  dwelling  is  the  mercy-seat. 

2  O  ye  that  love  his  holy  name, 
Hate  every  work  of  sin  and  shame  ; 
He  guards  the  souls  of  all  his  friends, 
And  from  the  snares  of  hell  defends. 

3  Immortal  light,  and  joys  unknown, 
Are  for  the  saints  in  darkness  sown  : 
Those  glorious  seeds  shall  spring  and  rise 
And  the  bright  harvest  bless  our  eyes. 

1  Rejoice,  ye  righteous,  and  record 
The  sacred  honours  of  the  Lord  : 
Xone  but  the  soul  that  feels  his  grace 
Can  triumph  in  his  holiness. 

Psalm  97.    v.  3,  5—7,  n.    C.  M 

Christ's  Incarnation,  and  the  Last  Judgment. 

LET  earth,  with  every  isle  and  sea, 
Rejoice,  the  Saviour  reigns  : 
His  word,  like  fire,  prepares  his  way, 
And  mountains  melt  to  plains. 
*2  His  presence  sinks  the  proudest  hills. 
And  makes  the  valleys  rise, 
The  humble  soul  enjoys  his  smiles, 
The  haughty  silver  dies. 
3  The  heavens  his  rigntful  power  proclaim, 
The  idol  gods  around 
Fill  their  own  worshippers  with  shame, 
And  totter  to  the  ground. 
1  Adoring  angels  at  his  birth 

Make  the  Redeemer  known  ; 
16 


182  PSALM   98. 

Thus  shall  he  come  to  judge  the  earth, 
And  angels  guard  his  throne. 

5  His  foes  shall  tremble  at  his  sight, 

And  hills  and  seas  retire : 
His  children  take  their  unknown  flight. 
And  leave  the  world  on  fire. 

6  The  seeds  of  joy  and  glory  sown 

For  saints  in  darkness  here, 
Shall  rise  and  spring  in  worlds  unknown, 
And  a  rich  harvest  bear. 

Psalm  98.     fikst  part.     C.  M. 

Praise  for  the  Gospel. 

TO  our  Almighty  Maker,  God, 
New  honours  be  address'd  ; 
His  great  salvation  shines  abroad, 
And  makes  the  nations  blessVi. 
i!  To  Abra'm  first  he  spoke  the  word, 
And  taught  his  numerous  race  ; 
The  Gentiles  own  him  sovereign  Lord, 
And  learn  to  trust  his  grace. 
I]  Let  the  whole  earth  his  love  proclaim 
With  all  her  different  tongues  ; 
And  spread  the  honour  of  his  name 
In  melody  and  songs. 

Psalm  08.    second  part.    C.  M. 

The  Messiah's  Coming  and  Kingdom. 

JOY  to  the  world — the  Lord  is  come  ; 
Let  earth  receive  her  King  ; 
Let  every  heart  prepare  'him  room, 
And  heaven  and  nature  sing. 
:2  Joy  to  the  earth,  the  Saviour  reigns  ; 
Let  men  their  songs  employ  ; 
While  fields  and  floods,  rocks,  hills  and  plains 
Repeat  the  sounding  joy. 


PSALM  99.  183 

3  No  more  let  sins  and  sorrows  grow, 
Nor  thorns  infest  the  ground  : 
He  comes  to  make  his  blessings  flow, 
Far  as  the  curse  is  found. 
1  He  rules  the  world  with  truth  and  grace, 
And  makes  the  nations  prove 
The  glories  of  his  righteousness, 
And  wonders  of  his  love. 

Psalm  99.     first  i>\rt.    S.  M. 

Chr>sVs  Kingdom  and  Majesty. 

THE  God  Jehovah  reigns, 
Let  all  the  nations  fear  ; 
Let  sinners  tremble  at  his  throne, 
And  saints  be  humble  there. 
'2  Jesus  the  Saviour  reigns, 
Let  earth  adore  its  Lord  ; 
Bright  cherubs  his  attendants  stand, 
Swift  to  fulti!  his  word. 
3  In  Zion  stands  his  throne, 
His  honours  are  divine  ; 
His  church  shall  make  his  wonders  known, 
For  there  his  glories  shine.  ■ 

1  How  holy  is  his  name  ! 

How  terrible  his  praise  ! 
Justice  and  truth,  and  judgment  join 
In  all  his  works' of  grace. 

Psalm  99-    second  part.    S.  M. 

A  Holy  God  Worshipped  with  Reverence. 
XALT  the  Lord  our  God, 
And  worship  at  his  feet ; 
His  nature  is  all  holiness, 
And  mercy  is  his  seat. 

2  When  Israel  was  his  church, 

When  Aaron  was  his  priest, 


E 


184  PSALM  100. 

When  Moses  cry'd,  when  Samuel  pray'd. 
He  gave  his  people  rest. 

3  Oft  he  forgave  their  sins, 

Nor  would  destroy  their  race  ; 
And  oft  he  made  his  vengeance  known 
When  they  abus'd  his  grace. 

4  Exalt  the  Lord  our  God, 

Whose  grace  is  still  the  same, 
Still  he's  a  God  of  holiness, 
And  jealous  for  his  name. 

INallll   100.     first  metre.     A  plain  translation 
Praise  to  our  Creator. 

YE  nations  round  the  earth,  rejoice 
Before  the  Lord,  your  sovereign  King  ; 

Serve  him  with  cheerful  heart  and  voice, 

With  all  your  tongues  his  glory  sing. 
"2  The  Lord  is  God  ;  'tis  he  alone 

Doth  life,  and  breath,  and  being  give  ; 

We  are  his  work  and  not  our  own : 

The  sheep  that  on  his  pastures  live. 
•7  Enter  his  gates  with  songs  of  joy, 

With  praises  to  his  courts  repair  ; 

And  make  it  your  divine  employ, 

To  pay  your  thanks  and  honours  there. 
4  The  Lord  is  good,  the  Lord  is  kind ; 

Great  is  his  grace,  his  mercy  sure  ; 

And  the  whole  race  of  man  shall  find 

His  truth  from  age  to  age  endure. 

Psallll  100.     second  metre.     A  paraphrase- 

BEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne, 
Ye  nations,  bow  with  sacred  joy  : 
Know  that  the  Lord  is  God  alone  ; 
He  can  create,  and  he  destroy. 
2  His  sovereign  power,  without  our  aid, 
Made  us  of  clay  and  form'd  us  men  ; 


PSALM  101.  185 

And  when,  like  wand'ring  sheep,  we  stray'd, 

He  brought  us  to  his  fold  again. 
3  We  are  his  people,  we  his  care, 

Our  souls,  and  all  our  mortal  frame  ; 

What  lasting  honours  shall  we  rear, 

Almighty  Maker,  to  thy  name  ? 
i   We'll  crowd  thy  gates  with  thankful  songs, 

High  as  the  heavens  our  voices  raise  ; 

And  earth,  with  her  ten  thousand  tongues. 

Shall  fill  thy  courts  with  sounding  praise. 
5  Wide  as  the  world  is  thy  command, 

Vast  as  eternity  thy  love  ; 

Firm  as  a  rock  thy  truth  must  stand, 

When  rolling  years  shall  cease  to  move. 

Psalm  101.    L.  M. 

The  Magistrate's  Psalm. 

MERCY  and  judgment  are  my  song, 
And  since  they  both  to  thee  belong 
My  gracious  God,  my  righteous  King, 
To  thee  my  songs  and  vows  I  bring. 

2  If  I  am  rais'd  to  bear  the  sword, 
I'll  take  my  counsel  from  thy  word  ; 
Thy  justice  and  thy  heavenly  grace 
Shall  be  the  pattern  of  my  ways. 

3  Let  wisdom  all  my  actions  guide, 
And  let  my  God  with  me  reside  : 

No  wicked  thing  shall  dwell  with  me, 

Which  may  provoke  thy  jealousy. 
1  No  sons  of  slander,  rage,  and  strife, 

Shall  be  companions  of  my  life : 

The  haughty  look,  the  heart  of  pride, 

Within  my  doors  shall  ne'er  abide. 
.">  [I'll  search  the  land  and  raise  the  just 

To  posts  of  honour,  wealth,  and  trust  : 
16* 


186  PSALM  101. 

The  men  that  work  thy  holy  will, 
Shall  be  my  friends  and  fav'rites   still.] 

6  In  vain  shall  sinners  hope  to  rise 
By  flatt'ring  or  malicious  lies  ; 
Nor,  while  the  innocent  I  guard, 
Shall  bold  offenders  e'er  be  spar'd. 

7  The  impious  crew,  (that  factious  band,) 
Shall  hide  their  heads  or  quit  the  land  ; 
And  all  that  break  the  public  rest, 
Where  I  have  power,  shall  be  suppress'd. 

Psalm  101.    C   M. 

A  Psalm  for  a  Master  of  a  Family. 

OF  justice  and  of  grace  I  sing, 
And  pay  my  God  my  vows  : 
Thy  grace  and  justice,  heavenly  King. 
Teach  me  to  rule  my  house. 

2  Now  to  my  tent,  O  God,  repair, 

And  make  thy  servant  wise ; 

I'll  suffer  nothing  near  me  there 

That  shall  offend  thine  eyes. 

3  The  man  that  doth  his  neighbour  wrong. 

By  falsehood  or  by  force, 
The  scornful  eye,  the  slanderous  tongue. 

I'll  banish  from  my  doors. 
1  I'll  seek  the  faithful  and  the  just, 

And  will  their  help  enjoy ; 
These  are  the  friends  that  1  shall  trust. 

The  servants  I'll  employ. 

5  The  wretch  that  deals  in  sly  deceit 

I'll  not  endure  a  night; 
The  liar's  tongue  I  ever  hate 
And  banish  from  my  sight. 

6  I'll  purge  my  family  around, 

And  make  the  wicked  il< 


PSALM  102.  187 


So  shall  my  house  be  ever  found 
A  dwelling  fit  for  thee. 


H 


Psalm   10£.     v.  1—13,  20,  21.    first  part.     G.  31 
A  Prayer  of  the  Afflicted. 

EAR  me,  O  God,  nor  hide  thy  face, 
But  answer,  lest  I  die : 
Hast  thou  not  built  a  throne  of  grace, 
To  hear  when  sinners  cry  1 

2  My  days  are  wasted  like  the  smoke 
Dissolving  in  the  air  ; 

My  strength  is  dry'd,  my  heart  is  broke. 
And  sinking  in  despair. 

3  My  spirits  flag  like  withering  grass, 
Burnt  with  excessive  heat : 

In  secret  groans  my  minutes  pass, 
And  I  forget  to  eat. 
1  As  on  some  lonely  building's  top, 
The  sparrow  tells  her  moan, 
Far  from  the  tents  of  joy  and  hope, 
I  sit  and  grieve  alone. 

5  My  soul  is  like  a  wilderness, 
Where  beasts  of  midnight  howl  : 

Where  the  sad  raven  finds  her  place. 
And  where  the  screaming  owl. 

6  Dark,  dismal  thoughts  and  boding  feats. 
Dwell  in  my  troubled  breast ; 

While  sharp  reproaches  wound  my  ears. 
Nor  give  my  spirit  rest. 

7  My  cup  is  mingled  with  my  woes, 
And  tears  are  my  repast ; 

My  daily  bread,  like  ashes,  grows 
Unpleasant  to  my  taste. 
S  Sense  can  afford  no  real  joy 
To  souls  that  feel  thy  frown  ; 


188  PSALM  102. 

Lord,  'twas  thy  hand  advanc'd  me  high, 
Thy  hand  hath  cast  me  down. 
9  My  looks  like  wither'd  leaves  appear ; 
And  life's  declining  light 
Grows  faint,  as  evening  shadows  are, 
That  vanish  into  night. 

10  But  thou  for  ever  art  the  same, 

O  my  eternal  God  ; 
Ages  to  come  shall  know  thy  name, 
And  spread  thy  works  abroad. 

11  Thou  wilt  arise,  and  show  thy  face,    . 

Nor  will  my  Lord  delay, 
Beyond  th'  appointed  hour  of  grace, 
That  long  expected  day. 

12  He  hears  his  saints,  he  knows  their  cry, 

And,  by  mysterious  ways, 
Redeems  the  prisoners  doom'd  to  die, 
And  fills  their  tongues  with  praise. 

PSalm     102.       V.    13—21.       SECOND    PART.       CM 

Prayer  heard,  and  Zion  restored. 

LET  Zion  and  her  sons  rejoice, 
Behold  the  promis'd  hour  : 
Her  God  hath  heard  her  mourning  voice. 
And  comes  t'  exalt  her  power. 

2  Her  dust  and  ruins  that  remain, 

Are  precious  in  our  eyes  ; 
Those  ruins  shall  be  built  again. 
And  all  that  dust  shall  rise. 

3  The  Lord  will  raise  Jerusalem, 

And  stand  in  glory  there  ; 
Nations  shall  bow  before  his  name. 
And  kings  attend  with  fear. 

4  He  sits  a  Sovereign  on  his  throne, 

With  pity  in  his  eyes  ; 


PSALM  102.  189 

He  hears  the  dying  prisoners1  groan, 
And  sees  their  sighs  arise. 

5  He  frees  the  souls  condemn' d  to  death ; 

And,  when  his  saints  complain, 
It  shan't  be  said,  "  that  praying  breath 
"  Was  ever  spent  in  vain.11 

6  This  shall  be  known  when  we  are  dead, 

And  left  on  long  record  ; 
That  ages  yet  unborn  may  read, 
And  trust,  and  praise  the  Lord. 

Psalm  102.    v.  23—28.    L.  M. 

Van's  Mortality,  and  Christ's  Eternity;  or,  Saints  die,  but  Christ 
and  the  Church  live. 

IT  is  the  Lord  our  Saviour's  hand 
Weakens  our  strength  amidst  the  race  ; 
Disease  and  death   at  his  command, 
Arrest  us  and  cut  short  our  days. 

2  Spare  us,  O  Lord,  aloud  we  pray, 
Nor  let  our  sun  go  down  at  noon  : 
Thy  years  are  one  eternal  day, 
And  must  thy  children  die  so  soon  ? 

3  Yet,  in  the  midst  of  death  and  grief, 
This  thought  our  sorrow  shall  assuage  ; 
"  Our  Father  and  our  Saviour  live  ; 

"  Christ  is  the  same  thro1  every  age ;" 

4  'Twas  he  this  earth's  foundation  laid  ; 
Heaven  is  the  building  of  his  hand  ; 

This  earth  grows  old,  these  heavens  shall  fade. 
And  all  be  chang'd  at  his  command. 

5  The  starry  curtains  of  the  sky, 
Like  garments  shall  be  laid  aside : 

But  still  thy  throne  stands  firm  and  high  ; 
Thy  church  for  ever  must  abide. 

6  Before  thy  face  thy  church  shall  live, 
And  on  thy  throne  thy  children  reign  ; 


190  PSALM  103. 

This  dying  world  shall  they  survive, 
And  the  dead  saints  be  rais'd  again. 

IN  a  hi)   103.     v.  1—7.     FIRST  part.     L.  M. 

Blessing  God  for  his  Goodness  to  Soul  and  Body. 

BLESS,  O  my  soul,  the  living  God, 
Call  home  thy  thoughts  that  rove  abroad. 
Let  all  the  powers  within  me  join 
In  work  and  worship  so  divine. 
a  Bless,  O  my  soul,  the  God  of  grace ; 
His  favours  claim  thy  highest  praise ; 
Why  should  the  wonders  he  hath  wrought. 
Be  lost  in  silence  and  forgot  ? 

3  'Tis  he,  my  soul,  that  sent  his  Son 

To  die  for  crimes,  which  thou  hast  done ! 
He  owns  the  ransom,  and  forgives 
The  hourly  follies  of  our  lives. 

4  The  vices  of  the  mind  he  heals,    ■ 
And  cures  the  pains  that  nature  feels ; 
Redeems  the  soul  from  hell,  and  saves 
Our  wasting  lives  from  threatening  graves. 

5  Our  youth  decay'd  his  power  repairs, 
His  mercy  crowns  our  growing  years  : 
He  fills  our  store  with  every  good, 
And  feeds  our  souls  with  heavenly  food. 

6  He  sees  th'  oppressor  and  th'  oppress'd. 
And  often  gives  the  sufferers  rest ; 

But  will  his  justice  more  display 
In  the  last  great  rewarding  day. 

7  [His  power  he  show'd  by  Moses'  hands, 
And  gave  to  Israel  his  commands ; 

But  sent  his  truth  and  mercy  down 
To  all  the  nations  by  his  Son.] 

8  Let  the  whole  earth  his  power  confess. 
Let  the  whole  earth  adore  his  grace ; 


PSALM  103.  191 

The  Gentile  with  the  Jew  shall  join 
In  work  and  worship  so  divine. 

Psalm  103.    second  part.    L.  M. 

God's  gentle  Chastisement ;  or,  his  Tender  Mercy  to  his  People. 

THE  Lord,  how  wondrous  are  his  ways ! 
How  firm  his  truth  !  how  large  his  grace, 
He  takes  his  mercy  for  his  throne, 
And  thence  he  makes  his  glories  known. 

2  Not  half  so  high  his  power  hath  spread 
The  starry  heavens  above  our  head ; 
As  his  rich  love  exceeds  our  praise, 
Exceeds  the  highest  hopes  we  raise. 

3  Not  half  so  far  hath  nature  plac'd 
The  rising  morning  from  the  west, 
As  his  forgiving  grace  removes 
The  daily  guilt  of  those  he  loves. 

1  How  slow  his  awful  wrath  to  rise  ! 

On  swifter  wings  salvation  flies ; 

And  if  he  lets  his  anger  burn, 

How  soon  his  frowns  to  pity  turn ! 
5  Amidst  his  wrath  compassion  shines, 

His  strokes  are  lighter  than  our  sins : 

And,  while  his  rod  corrects  his  saints, 

His  ear  indulges  their  complaints, 
b'  So  fathers  their  young  sons  chastise, 

With  gentle  hands  and  melting  eyes  ; 

The  children  weep  beneath  the  smart, 

And  move  the  pity  of  their  heart. 

PAUSE. 

7  The  mighty  God,  the  wise  and  just, 
Knows  that  our  frame  is  feeble  dust : 
And  will  no  heavy  loads  impose 
Beyond  the  strength  that  he  bestows. 


192  PSALM  103, 

8  He  knows  how  soon  our  nature  dies. 
Blasted  by  every  wind  that  flies ; 
Like  grass  we  spring  and  die  as  soon, 
Or  morning  flowers  that  fade  at  noon. 

9  But  his  eternal  love  is  sure 

To  all  the  saints,  and  shall  endure  : 
From  age  to  age  his  truth  shall  reign, 
Nor  children's  children  hope  in  vain. 

PSallll    103.      V.    1—7.       FIRST  PART.      S.    M 

Praise  for  Spiritual  and  Temporal  Mercies. 

O  BLESS  the  Lord,  my  soul ! 
Let  all  within  me  join, 
And  aid  my  tongue  to  bless  his  name. 
Whose  favours  are  divine. 

2  O  bless  the  Lord  my  soul ! 

JMor  let  his  mercies  lie 
Forgotten  in  unthankfulness ; 
And  without  praises  die. 

3  'Tis  he  forgives  thy  sins, 

'Tis  he  relieves  thy  pain, 
"Tis  he  that  heals  thy  sicknesses, 
And  makes  thee  young  again. 
1  He  crowns  thy  life  with  love, 

When  ransom 'd  from  the'  grave  ; 
He  that  redeem'd  my  soul  from  hell 
Hath  sovereign  power  to  save. 
5  He  fills  the  poor  with  good  ; 
He  gives  the  suff'rers  rest ; 
The  Lord  hath  judgments  for  the  proud. 
And  justice  for  th'  oppress'd. 
()  His  wondrous  works  and  ways 
He  made  by  Moses  known ; 
But  sent  the  world  his  truth  and  grace 
By  his  beloved  Son. 


M 


PSALM  103.  193 

Psallll    103.       V.  8— 18.       SECOND   PART.       S-|  M. 

■Hounding  Compassion  of  God ;  or,  Mercy  in  the  midst  of  Judgment 

Y  soul,  repeat  his  praise 

Whose  mercies  are  so  great ; 
Whose  anger  is  so  slow  to  rise, 
So  ready  to  abate. 

2  God  will  not  always  chide  ; 
And,  when  his  strokes  are  felt, 

His  strokes  are  fewer  than  our  crimes. 
And  lighter  than  our  guilt. 

3  High  as  the  heavens  are  rais'd 
Above  the  ground  we  tread. 

So  far  the  riches  of  his  grace 
Our  highest  thoughts  exceed, 

4  His  power  subdues  our  sins, 
And  his  forgiving  love, 

Far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west. 
Doth  all  our  guilt  remove. 

5  The  pity  of  the  Lord, 
To  those  that  fear  his  name, 

Is  such  as  tender  parents  feel : 
He  knows  our  feeble  frame. 

6  He  knows  we  are  but  dust, 
Scatter'd  with  every  breath  ; 

His  anger,  like  a  rising  wind, 
Can  send  us  swift  to  death. 

7  Our  days  are  as  the  grass, 
Or  like  the  morning  flower  I 

If  one  sharp  blast  sweep  o'er  the  field. 
It  withers  in  an  hour. 
s  But  thy  compassions,  Lord, 
To  endless  years  endure ; 
\nd  children's  children  ever  find 
Thy  words  of  promise  sure, 
11 


194  PSALM  104. 


m 


Psalm  103.     v   19—22.     third  part.     S.  M. 

God's  Universal  Dominion  ;  or,  Angels  praise  the  Lord. 

HE  Lord,  the  sovereign  King, 
Hath  nVd  his  throne  on  high ; 
O'er  all  the  heavenly  world  he  rules, 
And  all  beneath  the  sky. 

2  Ye  angels,  great  in  might, 

And  swift  to  do  his  will, 
Bless  ye  the  Lord,  whose  voice  ye  hear, 
Whose  pleasure  ye  fulfil. 

3  Let  the  bright  hosts,  who  wait 

The  orders  of  their  King, 
And  guard  his  churches,  when  they  pray, 

Join  in  the  praise  they  sing. 
1  While  all  his  wondrous  works, 

Thro'  his  vast  kingdom,  shew 
Their  maker's  glory,  thou,  my  soul, 

Shalt  sing  his  graces  too. 

Psalm  104. 

The  Glory  of  God  in  Creation  and  Providence. 

MY  soul,  thy  great  Creator  praise  ; 
When  cloth'd  in  his  celestial  rays, 
He  in  full  majesty  appears, 
And  like  a  robe  his  glory  wears. 

Note.     This  psalm  may  be  swig  to  the  tune  of  the  old  112 th  <  i 
1  Tith  psalm,  by  adding  these  two  lines  to  every  stanza,  viz. 

Great  is  the  Lord  !  what  tongue  can  frame 
An  equal  honour  to  his  name ! 
Otherwise  it  must  be  sung  as  the  100th psalm. 

2  The  heavens  are  for  his  curtains  spread  ; 

Th'  unfathom'd  deep  he  makes  his  bed  ; 

Clouds  are  his  chariot,  when  he  flies 

On  winged  storms  across  the  skies. 
)»  Angels,  whom  his  own  breath  inspire-. 

His  ministers  are  flaming  fires  ; 


PSALM  104.  19* 

Ynd  swift  as  thought  their  armies  move 
To  bear  his  vengeance  or  his  love. 
i  The  world's  foundation  by  his  hand 
Is  pois'd,  and  shall  for  ever  stand : 
He  binds  the  ocean  in  his  chain, 
Lest  it  should  drown  the  earth  again. 

5  When  earth  was  coverVJ  with  the  flood, 
Which  high  above  the  mountains  stood, 
He  thunder'd,  and  the  ocean  fled, 
Confin'd  to  its  appointed  bed. 

6  The  swelling  billows  know  their  bound, 
And  in  their  channels  walk  their  round ; 
Refreshing  streams,  by  secret  veins, 
Break  from  the  hills  and  drench  the  plains. 

7  He  bids  the  crystal  fountains  flow, 
And  cheer  the  valleys  as  they  go  ; 
Their  gentle  herds  their  thirst  allay, 
And  for  the  stream  wild  asses  bray. 

8  From  pleasant  trees  which  shade  the  brink. 
The  lark  and  linnet  light  to  drink ; 

Their  songs  the  lark  and  linnet  raise, 
And  chide  our  silence  iTThis  praise. 

PAUSE  THE  FIRST. 

9  God,  from  his  cloudy  cistern,  pours 

On  the  parcrTd  earth  enriching  showers ; 
The  grove,  the  garden,  and  the  field, 
A  thousand  joyful  blessings  yield. 

10  He  makes  the  grassy  food  arise, 
And  gives  the  cattle  lar^e  supplies  ; 
With  herbs  for  man,  of  various  power 
To  nourish  nature,  or  to  cure. 

11  What  noble  fruit  the  vines  produce  ! 
The  olive  yields  a  pleasing  juice  ; 

Our  hearts  are  cheer'd  with  gen'rous  wine, 
His  gifts  proclaim  his  love  divine. 


196  PSALM  104. 

12  His  bounteous  hands  our  table  spread  ; 
He  fills  our  cheerful  stores  with  bread  ; 
While  food  our  vital  strength  imparts. 
Let  daily  praise  inspire  our  hearts. 

PAUSE   THE  SECOND. 

13  Behold  the  stately  cedar  stands 
Rais'd  in  the  forest  by  his  hands  ; 
Birds  to  the  boughs  for  shelter  fly, 
And  build  their  nests  secure  on  high, 

14  To  craggy  hills  ascends  the  goat ; 
And  at  the  airy  mountain's  foot 

The  feebler  creatures  make  their  cell ; 
He  gives  them  wisdom  where  to  dwell 

15  He  sets  the  sun  his  circling  race, 
Appoints  the  moon  to  change  her  face  ; 
And,  when  thick  darkness  veils  the  day, 
Calls  out  wild  beasts  to  hunt  their  prey. 

16  Fierce  lions  lead  their  young  abroad, 
And,  roaring,  ask  their  meat  from  God  j 
But  when  the  morning  beams  arise, 
The  savage  beast  to  covert  flies. 

17  Then  man  to  daily  labour  goes  ; 
The  night  was  made  for  his  repose ; 
Sleep  is  thy  gift,  that  sweet  relief 
From  tiresome  toil  anil  wasting  grief. 

18  How  strange  thy  works  !     How  great  thy  skill 
While  every  land  thy  riches  fill ; 

Thy  wisdom  round  the  world  we  see, 
This  spacious  earth  is  full  of  thee. 

19  Nor  less  thy  glories  in  the  deep, 
Where  fish  in  millions  swim  and  creep. 
With  wondrous  motions,  swift  or  slow, 
Still  wandering  in  the  paths  below. 

'10  There  ships  divide  their  watery  way, 
And  flocks  of  scaly  monsters  play  j 


PSALM  104.  W 

The  huge  leviathan  resides, 

And,  fearless,  sports  amid  the  tides. 

PAUSE   THE  THIRD. 

•21  Vast  are  thy  works,  almighty  Lord, 
All  nature  rests  upon  thy  word, 
And  the  whole  race  of  creatures  stand, 
Waiting  their  portion  from  thy  hand. 

22  While  each  receives  his  dhTrent  food, 
Their  cheerful  looks  pronounce  it  good  ; 
Eagles  and  bears,  and  whales  and  worms. 
Rejoice  and  praise  in  diffVent  forms. 

So  But  when  thy  face  is  hid,  they  mourn. 
And,  dying,  to  their  dust  return  ; 
Both  man  and  beast  their  souls  resign  : 
Life,  breath,  and  spirit,  all  are  thine. 

24  Yet  thou  canst  breathe  on  dust  again, 
And  fill  the  world  with  beasts  and  men  ; 
A  word  of  thy  creating  breath 
Repairs  the  wastes  of  time  and  death. 

25  His  works,  the  wonders  of  his  might. 
Are  honour'd  with  his  own  delight  ; 
How  awful  are  his  glorious  ways  ! 
The  Lord  is  dreadful  in  his  praise. 

26  The  earth  stands  trembling  at  thy  stroke, 
And  at  thy  touch  the  mountains  smoke  ; 
Yet  humble  souls  may  see  thy  face, 
And  tell  their  wants  to  sovereign  grace, 

'27  In  thee  my  hopes  and  wishes  meet, 
And  make  my  meditations  sweet ; 
|  Thy  praises  shall  my  breath  employ 
Till  it  expires  in  endless  joy. 
'2S  While  haughty  sinners  die  accurst, 
Their  glory  bury'd  with  their  dust, 
I  to  my  God,  my  heavenly  King, 
Immortal  hallelujahs  sing. 
17* 


198  PSALM   m 

Psalm  105.     Abridged.     C.  M. 
God's  Conduct  to  Israel,  and  the  Plagues  of  Egypt- 

GIVE  thanks  to  God,  invoke  his  name,. 
And  tell  the  world  his  grace  ; 
Sound  through  the  earth  his  deeds  of  fame. 
That  all  may  seek  his  face. 

2  His  cov'nant,  which  he  kept  in  mind 

For  num'rous  ages  past, 

To  num'rous  ages  yet  behind 

In  equal  force  shall  last. 

3  He  sware  to  Abra'm  and  his  seed, 

And  made  the  blessing  sure : 
Gentiles  the  ancient  promise  read, 
And  find  his  truth  endure. 

4  "Thy  seed  shall  make  all  nations  bless'd," 

Said  the  Almighty  voice, 
"And  Canaan's  land  shall  be  their  rest, 
"The  type  of  heavenly  joys." 

5  [How  large  the  grant !  how  rich  the  grace ! 

To  give  them  Canaan's  land, 
When  they  were  strangers  in  the  place, 
A  small  and  feeble  band  ! 

6  Like  pilgrims  through  the  countries  round 

Securely  they  remov'd ; 
And  haughty  kings,  that  on  them  frown'd. 
Severely  he  reprov'd : 

7  "Touch  mine  anointed,  and  mine  arm 

"  Shall  soon  avenge  the  wrong : 
"  The  man  that  does  my  prophets  harm 
"  Shall  know  their  God  is  strong." 

8  "  Then  let  the  world  forbear  its  rage. 

"  Nor  put  the  church  in  fear  : 
"  Israel  must  live  through  every  age. 
"And  be  th'  Almighty's  care.]" 


PSALM  105.  199 

PAUSE   THE  FIRST. 

I   When  Pharaoh  dar'd  to  vex  the  saints, 
And  thus  provoked  their  God, 
Moses  was  sent  at  their  complaints, 
Arm'd  with  his  dreadful  rod. 

10  He  call'd  for  darkness :  darkness  came. 

Like  an  o'erwhelming  flood  ; 
He  turn'd  each  lake  and  every  stream 
To  lakes  and  streams  of  blood. 

11  He  gave  the  sign,  and  noisome  flies 

Through  the  whole  country  spread  ; 
And  frogs,  in  baleful  armies,  rise 
About  the  monarch's  bed. 
1*2  Thro1  fields,  and  towns,  and  palaces, 
The  tenfold  vengeance  flew  ; 
Locusts  in  swarms  devour'd  their  trees 
And  hail  their  cattle  slew. 

13  Then  by  an  angel's  midnight  stroke 

The  flower  of  Egypt  died  : 
The  strength  of  every  house  was  broke 
Their  glory  and  their  pride. 

14  "  Now  let  the  world  forbear  its  rage. 

"  Nor  put  the  church  in  fear  ; 
';  Israel  must  live  thro'  every  age, 
"  And  be  th1  Almighty's  care." 

PAUSE    THE  SECOND. 

J.3  Thus  were  the  tribes  from  bondage  freed. 
And  left  the  hated  ground  ; 
Rich  with  Egyptian  spoils  they  fled, 
Nor  was  one  feeble  found. 
16  The  Lord  himself  chose  out  their  way 
And  mark'd  their  journeys  right, 
Gave  them  a  leading  cloud  by  day. 
A  fiery  guide  by  night. 


•>00  PSALM  106. 

17  They  thirst,  and  waters  from  the  rock 

In  rich  abundance  flow, 
And,  following  still  the  course  they  took. 
Ran  all  the  desert  through. 

18  O  wondrous  stream  !  O  blessed  type 

Of  overflowing  grace ! 
So  Christ,  our  rock,  maintains  our  life. 
And  aids  our  wandering  race. 

19  Thus  guarded  by  th'  Almighty  hand, 

The  chosen  tribes  possess'd 
Canaan,  the  rich,  the  promis'd  land, 

And  there  enjoy'd  their  rest. 
*20  u  Then  let  the  world  forbear  its  rage, 

"  The  church  renounce  her  fear ; 
"  Israel  must  live  thro'  every  age, 

"  And  be  th'  Almighty's  care." 

Psalm  106.    v.  1—5.    L.  M. 

Praise  to  God;  or,  Communion  with  Saints. 

TO  God,  the  great,  the  ever-bless'd, 
Let  songs  of  honour  be  address'd ; 

His  mercy  firm  for  ever  stands  ; 

Give  him  the  thanks  his  love  demands. 
'1  Who  knows  the  wonders  of  thy  ways ! 

Who  shall  fulfil  thy  boundless  praise  ? 

Bless'd  are  the  souls  that  fear  thee  still, 

And  pay  their  duty  to  thy  will. 
'i  Remember  what  thy  mercy  did 

For  Jacob's  race,  thy  chosen  seed  ; 

And  with  the  same  salvation  bless 

The  meanest  suppliant  of  thy  grace. 
t  O  may  I  see  thy  tribes  rejoice, 

And  aid  their  triumphs  with  my  voice: 

This  is  my  glory,  Lord,  to  be 

Join'd  to  thy  saints,  and  near  to  thee. 


G 


PSALM  107.  mi 

Psalm   106.     v.  7,  8,  12— 14,  43— 48.     S.  M. 

Israel  Punished  and  Pardoned  ;  or,  God's  unchangeable  Love. 
OD  of  eternal  love, 
How  fickle  are  our  ways  : 
And  yet  how  oft  did  Israel  prove 
Thy  constancy  of  grace  ! 

2  They  saw  thy  wonders  wrought, 

And  then  thy  praise  they  sung  : 
But  soon  thy  works  of  power  forgot. 
And  murmur'd  with  their  tongue. 

3  Now  they  believe  his  word, 

While  rocks  with  rivers  flow  ; 
Now  with  their  lusts  provoke  the  Lord. 
And  he  reduc'd  them  low. 

4  Yet  when  they  mourn'd  their  faults, 

He  hearken'd  to  their  groans  ; 
Brought  his  own  cov'nant  to  his  thoughts. 
And  call'd  them  still  his  sons. 

5  Their  names  were  in  his  book, 

He  sav'd  them  from  their  foes, 
Oft  he  chastisM,  but  ne'er  forsook 
The  people  that  he  chose. 

6  Let  Israel  bless  the  Lord, 

Who  lovM  their  ancient  race  ; 
And  Christians  join  the  solemn  word 
Amen,  to  all  their  praise. 

Psalm    107.      FIRST  PART.      L.  M. 
Israel  led  to  Canaan,  and  Christians  to  Heaven. 

GIVE  thanks  to  God,  he  reigns  above ; 
Kind  are  his  thoughts,  his  name  is  love ; 
His  mercy  ages  past  have  known, 
And  ages  long  to  come  shall  own. 
I  Let  the  redeemed  of  the  Lord, 
The  wonders  of  his  grace  record ; 


•202  PSALM  107. 

Israel,  the  nation  whom  he  chose, 
And  rescu'd  from  their  mighty  foes. 

3  [When  God's  own  arm  their  fetters  broke. 
And  freed  them  from  th'  Egyptian  yoke, 
They  trac'd  the  desert,  wandering  round 
A  wild  and  solitary  ground  ! 

1  There  they  could  find  no  leading  road, 
Nor  city  for  their  fix'd  abode  ; 
Nor  food,  nor  fountain,  to  assuage 
Their  burning  thirst,  or  hunger's  rage.] 

5  In  their  distress  to  God  they  cry'd, 
God  was  their  Saviour  and  their  guide ; 
He  led  their  wandering  march  around, 
And  brought  their  tribes  to  Canaan's  ground. 

0  Thus,  when  our  first  release  we  gain 
From  sin's  old  yoke,  and  Satan's  chain, 
We  have  this  desert  world  to  pass, 
A  dangerous  and  a  tiresome  place. 

7  He  feeds  and  clothes  us  all  the  way, 
He  guides  our  footsteps  lest  we  stray, 
He  guards  us  with  a  powerful  hand, 
And  brings  us  to  the  heavenly  land. 

S  O  let  the  saints  with  joy  record 
The  truth  and  goodness  of  the  Lord ! 
How  great  his  works  !  how  kind  his  ways ! 
Let  every  tongue  pronounce  his  praise. 

Psalm  107.    second  tart.    L.  M. 

Correction  for  Sin,  and  Release  by  Prayer. 

FROM  age  to  age  exalt  his  name, 
God  and  his  grace  are  still  the  same  : 
He  fills  the  hungry  soul  with  food, 
And  feeds  the  poor  with  every  good. 
'2  But  if  their  hearts  rebel,  and  rise 
Against  the  God  who  rules  the  skies  ; 


PSALM  107.  203 

If  they  reject  his  heavenly  word, 
And  slight  the  counsels  of  the  Lord  : 
3  He'll  bring  their  spirits  to  the  ground, 
And  no  deliverer  shall  be  found  ; 
Laden  with  grief,  they  waste  their  breath 
In  darkness  and  the  shades  of  death. 

1  Then  to  the  Lord  they  raise  their  cries, 
He  makes  the  dawning  light  arise, 
And  scatters  all  that  dismal  shade 
That  hung  so  heavy  round  their  head. 

5  He  cuts  the  bars  of  brass  in  two, 

And  lets  the  smiling  prisoners  through  ; 

Takes  off  the  load  of  guilt  and  grief, 

And  gives  the  labouring  soul  relief. 
G  O  may  the  sons  of  men  record 

The  wondrous  goodness  of  the  Lord  ! 

How  great  his  works  !  how  kind  his  ways  ! 

Let  every  tongue  pronounce  his  praise. 

Psalm  107.    third  part.    L.  M. 

Intemperance  Punished  and  Pardoned;  or,  a  Psalm  for  ike  Glutton 
and  Drunkard. 

VAIN  man  on  foolish  pleasures  bent, 
Prepares  for  his  own  punishment, 
What  pains,  what  loathsome  maladies 
From  luxury  and  lust  arise  ! 

2  The  drunkard  feels  his  vitals  waste, 

Yet  drowns  his  health  to  please  his  taste  : 
Till  all  his  active  powers  are  lost, 
And  fainting  life  draws  near  the  dust. 

3  The  glutton  groans,  and  loaths  to  eat : 
His  soul  abhors  delicious  meat ; 
Nature,  with  heavy  loads  oppress'd, 
Would  yield  to  death  to  be  releas'd. 

i  Then  how  the  frightenM  sinners  fly 
To  God  for  help  with  earnest  cry  : 


t>04  PSALM  107- 

He  hears  their  groans,  prolongs  their  breath; 
And  saves  them  from  approaching  death. 
5  No  medicines  could  effect  the  cure 
So  quick,  so  easy,  or  so  sure  ; 
The  deadly  sentence  God  repeals, 
He  sends  his  sov'reign  word,  and  heals. 

0  O  may  the  sons  of  men  record 

The  wondrous  goodness  of  the  Lord  ! 
And  let  their  thankful  offerings  prove 
How  they  adore  their  Maker's  love. 

Psalm  107.     fourth  part.     L.  31. 

Deliverance  from  Storms  and  Shipwreck  ;  or,  the  Seaman's  Song- 

WOULD  you  behold  the  works  of  God, 
His  wonders  in  the  world  abroad  ? 
With  the  bold  mariner  survey 
The  unknown  regions  of  the  sea, 

2  They  leave  their  native  shores  behind, 
And  seize  the  favour  of  the  wind  ; 
Till  God  command,  and  tempests  rise, 
That  heave  the  ocean  to  the  skies. 

3  Now  to  the  heavens  they  mount  amain, 
Now  sink  to  dreadful  deeps  again  ; 
What  strange  affrights  young  sailors  feel, 
And  like  a  staggering  drunkard  reel  ! 

1  When  land  is  far,  and  death  is  nigh, 
Lost  to  all  hope,  to  God  they  cry : 
His  mercy  hears  their  loud  address, 
And  sends  salvation  in  distress. 

5  He  bids  the  winds  their  wrath  assuage, 
And  stormy  tempests  cease  to  rage  ; 
The  gladsome  train  their  fears  give  o'er, 
And  hail  with  joy  their  native  shore. 

6  O  may  the  sons  of  men  record 

The  wondrous  goodness  of  the  Lord  ! 
Let  them  their  private  offerings  bring, 
\nd  in  the  church  his  glory  sing. 


PSALM  107.  20S 

Psalm  107.    CM. 

The  Mariner's  Psalm. 

THY  works  of  glory,  mighty  Lord, 
That  rule  the  boisterous  sea, 
The  sons  of  courage  shall  record, 
Who  tempt  that  dangerous  way. 
3  At  thy  command  the  winds  arise, 
And  swell  the  towering  waves  ! 
The  men,  astonish'd,  mount  the  skies. 
And  sink  in  gaping  graves. 
3  [Again  they  climb  the  watery  hills, 
And  plunge  in  deeps  again  ; 
Each  like  a  tottering  drunkard  reels, 
And  finds  his  courage  vain. 
1  Frighted  to  hear  the  tempest  roar, 
They  pant  with  ftutt'ring  breath  ; 
And,  hopeless  of  the  distant  shore, 
Expect  immediate  death.] 

5  Then  to  the  Lord  they  raise  their  cries  ; 

He  hears  their  loud  request, 
And  orders  silence  thro'  the  skies 
And  lays  the  floods  to  rest. 

6  Sailors  rejoice  to  lose  their  fears, 

And  see  the  storm  allay'd  : 
Now  to  their  eyes  the  port  appears  ; 
There  let  their  vows  be  paid. 

7  'Tis  God  that  brings  them  safe  to  land  j 

Let  stupid  mortals  know, 
That  waves  are  under  his  command. 
And  all  the  winds  that  blow. 

8  O  that  the  sons  of  men  would  praise 

The  goodness  of  the  Lord  ! 
And  those  that  see  thy  wondrous  ways, 
Thy  wondrous  love  record. 
18 


206  PSALM  107. 

Psalni     107.      LAST   PART.      L.   M. 

Colonies  planted  ;  or,  Nations  Blessed  and  Punished. 

WHEN  God,  provok'd  with  daring  crimes, 
Scourges  the  madness  of  the  times, 
He  turns  their  fields  to  barren  sand, 
And  dries  th    rivers  from  the  land. 

2  His  word  can  raise  the  springs  again, 
And  make  the  wither'd  mountains  green, 
Send  showery  blessings  from  the  skies, 
And  harvests  in  the  desert  rise. 

3  [Where  nothing  dwelt  but  beasts  of  prey. 
Or  men  as  fierce  and  wild  as  they, 

He  bids  th'  oppress'd  and  poor  repair, 
And  builds  them  towns  and  cities  there. 

4  They  sow  the  fields,  and  trees  they  plant, 
Whose  yearly  fruit  supplies  their  want ; 
Their  race  grows  up  from  fruitful  stocks, 
Their  wealth  increases  with  their  flocks. 

5  Thus  they  are  bless'd  ;  but  if  they  sin, 
He  lets  the  heathen  nations  in  ; 

A  savage  crew  invades  their  lands, 
Their  princes  die  by  barb'rous  hands. 
G  Their  captive  sons,  expos'd  to  scorn, 
Wander  unpity'd  and  forlorn  ; 
The  country  lies  unfencM,  untill'd, 
And  desolation  spreads  the  field. 

7  Yet,  if  the  humble  nation  mourn.*;, 
Again  his  dreadful  hand  he  turns  ; 
Again  he  makes  their  cities  thrive, 
And  bids  the  dying  churches  live.] 

8  The  righteous  with  a  joyful  sense, 
Admire  the  works  of  Providence  ; 
And  tongues  of  atheists  shall  no  more 
Blaspheme  the  God  that  saints  adore. 

9  How  few  with  pious  care  record 
Thes.;  wondrous  dealings  of  the  Lord  ! 


PSALM   109.  20: 

But  wise  observers  still  shall  find 
The  Lord  is  holy,  just,  and  kind. 

Psalm  108.    CM. 

A  Song  of  Praise. 

AWAKE,  my  soul,  to  sound  his  praise, 
Awake  my  harp  to  sing  ; 
Join  all  my  powers  the  song  to  raise, 
And  morning  incense  bring. 
l2  Among  the  people  ot  his  care, 
And  thro'  the  nations  round  ; 
Glad  songs  of  praise  will  I  prepare, 
And  there  his  name  resound. 
?t  Be  thou  exalted,  O  my  God, 
Above  the  starry  train  ; 
Diffuse  thy  heavenly  grace  abroad, 
And  teach  the  world  thy  reign. 
1  So  shall  thy  chosen  sons  rejoice, 
And  throng  thy  courts  above  ; 
While  sinners  hear  thy  pard'ning  voice, 
And  taste  redeeming  love. 

Psalm  109.    v.  1—5,  31.    C.  M. 

Love  to  Enemies  from  the  Example  of  Christ. 

GOD  of  my  mercy  and  my  praise, 
Thy  glory  is  my  song  ; 
Tho'  sinners  speak  against  thy  grace 
With  a  blaspheming  tongue. 
'2  When,  in  the  form  of  mortal  man, 
Thy  Son  on  earth  was  found, 
With  cruel  slanders,  false  and  vain, 
They  compass'd  him  around. 
3  Their  mis'nes  his  compassion  move; 
Their  peace  he  still  pursu'd: 
They  render  hatred  for  his  love, 
And  evil  for  his  good. 


208  PSALM  110. 

4  Their  malice  rag'd  without  a  cause, 

Yet  with  his  dying  breath 
He  pray'd  for  murd'rers  on  his  cross, 
And  bless'd  his  foes  in  death. 

5  Lord,  shall  thy  bright  example  shine 

In  vain  before  my  eyes  ? 
Give  me  a  soul  akin  to  thine, 
To  love  mine  enemies. 

6  The  Lord  shall  on  my  side  engage, 

And  in  my  Saviour's  name 
I  shall  defeat  their  pride  and  rage, 
Who  slander  and  condemn. 

Psalm    110.     FIRST  tart.     L.  M. 

Christ  exalted  and  Multitudes  converted  ;  or,  the  Success  of 
the  Gospel. 

THUS  God  th'  eternal  Father  spake 
To  Christ  the  Son  :  "  Ascend  and  sit 
"  At  my  right  hand,  till  1  shall  make 
"  Thy  foes  submissive  at  thy  feet. 

2  "  From  Zion  shall  thy  word  proceed ; 
"  Thy  word,  the  sceptre  in  thy  hand, 

"  Shall  make  the  hearts  of  rebels  bleed, 
"  And  bow  their  wills  to  thy  command. 

3  "  That  day  shall  show  thy  power  is  great, 

"  When  saints  shall  flock  with  willing  minds, 
"  And  sinners  crowd  thy  temple-gate, 
"  Where  holiness  in  beauty  shines." 
1  O  blessed  Power  !  O  glorious  day  ! 
What  a  large  victVy  shall  ensue  ; 
And  converts,  who  thy  grace  obey, 
Exceed  the  drops  of  morning  dew. 

Psalm   HO.     SECOND  tart.     L.  M. 

The  Kingdom  and  Priesthood  of  Christ. 

THUS  the  great  Lord  of  earth  and  sea. 
Spake  to  his  Son,  and  thus  he  swore  : 


PSALM  111.  209 

Eternal  shall  thy  priesthood  be, 
"  And  change  from  hand  to  hand  no  more. 
"  Aaron  and  all  his  sons  must  die  ; 

But  everlasting  life  is  thine, 
"  To  save  for  ever  those  that  fly 
11  For  refuge  from  the  wrath  divine. 

By  me  Melchisedec  was  made 
"  On  earth  a  king  and  priest  at  once  ; 

And  thou,  my  heavenly  Priest,  shalt  plead, 
"  And  thou,  my  King,  shalt  rule  my  sons." 
1  Jesus  the  priest  ascends  his  throne  ; 
While  counsels  of  eternal  peace, 
Between  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
Proceed  with  honour  and  success. 

5  Thro'  the  whole  earth  his  reign  shall  spread. 
And  crush  the  powers  that  dare  rebel : 
Then  shall  he  judge  the  rising  dead, 

And  send  the  guilty  world  to  hell. 

6  Though,  while  he  treads  his  glorious  way. 
He  drinks  the  cup  of  tears  and  blood, 
The  sufPrings  of  that  dreadful  day 
Shall  but  advance  him  near  to  God. 

Psalm  111.    CM. 

Christ's  Kingdom,  and  Priesthood. 

JESUS,  our  Lord,  ascend  thy  throne. 
And  near  thy  Father  sit ; 
In  Zion  shall  thy  power  be  known, 
And  make  thy  foes  submit. 
'2  What  wonders  shall  thy  gospel  do  ! 
Thy  converts  shall  surpass 
The  num'rous  drops  of  morning  dew, 
And  own  thy  sovereign  grace. 
3  God  hath  pronounc'd  a  firm  decree. 
Nor  changes  what  he  swore  ; 
18* 


210  PSALM  111. 

"  Eternal  shall  thy  priesthood  be? 
"  When  Aaron's  is  no  more. 

1  "  Melchisedec,  that  wondrous  priest, 

"  That  king  of  high  degree, 
"  That  holy  man,  who  Abra'm  bless'd. 
"  Was  but  a  type  of  thee." 

5  Jesus,  our  Priest,  for  ever  lives, 

To  plead  for  us  above  ; 
Jesus,  our  King,  for  ever  gives 
The  blessings  of  his  love. 

6  God  shall  exalt  his  glorious  head, 

And  his  high  throne  maintain, 
Shall  strike  the  powers  and  princes  dead. 
Who  dare  oppose  his  reign. 

PSalfll    111.     FIRST  PART.      CM. 

The  Wisdom  of  God  in  his  Works. 

SONGS  of  immortal  praise  belong 
To  my  almighty  God  ; 
He  has  my  heart,  and  he  my  tongue, 
To  spread  his  name  abroad. 

2  How  great  the  works  his  hand  hath  wrought 

How  glorious  in  our  sight ! 
And  men  in  every  age  have  sought 

His  wonders  with  delight. 
;>  How  fair  and  beauteous  nature's  frame  ! 

How  wise  th'  eternal  mind  ! 
His  counsels  never  change  the  scheme 

That  his  first  thoughts  design'd. 

4  When  he  redeem'd  his  chosen  sons, 

He  fix'd  his  cov'nant  sure  : 
The  orders  that  his  lips  pronounce, 
To  endless  years  endure. 

5  Nature  and  time,  and  earth  and  skies, 

Thy  heavenly  skill  proclaim  ; 


PSALM  m.  211 

What  shall  we  do  to  make  us  wise, 

But  learn  to  read  thy  name  ? 
•J  To  fear  thy  power,  to  trust  thy  grace, 

Is  our  divinest  skill  ! 
And  he's  the  wisest  of  our  race 

Who  best  obeys  thy  will. 

Psallll     111.       SECOND  PART.-      CM. 

The  Perfections  of  God. 

GREAT  is  the  Lord  ;  his  works  of  might 
Demand  our  noblest  songs  : 
Let  his  assembled  saints  unite 
Their  harmony  of  tongues. 
'2  Great  is  the  mercy  of  the  Lord, 
He  gives  his  children  food  ; 
And,  ever  mindful  of  his  word, 
He  makes  his  promise  good. 
"]  His  Son,  the  great  Redeemer,  came 
To  seal  his  cov'nant  sure  : 
Holy  and  rev'rend  is  his  name, 
His  ways  are  just  and  pure. 
1  They  that  would  grow  divinely  wise 
Must  with  his  fear  begin  : 
Our  fairest  proof  of  knowledge  lies 
In  hating  every  sin. 

Psalm   112.     As  the  113th  Psalm. 
The  Blessings  of  the  Liberal  Man. 

THAT  man  is  bless'd  who  stands  in  awe 
Of  God,  and  loves  his  sacred  law  ; 
His  seed  on  earth  shall  be  renown'd  : 
His  house  the  seat  of  wealth  shall  be, 
An  unexhausted  treasury, 

And  with  successive  honours  crown Vi. 
:>  His  liberal  favours  he  extends, 
To  some  he  gives,  to  others  lends  ; 


212  PSALM  112. 

A  gen'rous  pity  fills  his  mind ; 
Yet  what  his  charity  impairs, 
He  saves  by  prudence  in  affairs, 

And  thus  he1s  just  to  all  mankind. 

3  His  hands,  while  they  his  alms  bestow'd, 
His  glory's  future  harvest  sow'd ; 

The  sweet  remembrance  of  the  just, 
Like  a  green  root,  revives  and  bears 
A  train  of  blessings  for  his  heirs, 

When  dying  nature  sleeps  in  dust. 

4  Beset  with  threat'ning  dangers  round, 
Unmov'd  shall  he  maintain  his  ground; 

His  conscience  holds  his  courage  up : 
The  soul  that's  fill'd  with  virtue's  light, 
Shines  brightest  in  affliction's  night; 

And  sees,  in  darkness,  beams  of  hope. 

PAUSE. 

5  [111  tidings  never  can  surprise 
His  heart  that  fix'd  on  God  relies, 

Tho'  waves  and  tempests  roar  around  : 
Safe  on  a  rock  he  sits,  and  sees 
The  shipwreck  of  his  enemies, 

And  all  their  hope  and  glory  drown'd, 
0  The  wicked  shall  his  triumph  see, 
And  gnash  their  teeth  in  agony, 

To  find  their  expectations  cross'd  : 
They  and  their  envy,  pride,  and  spite, 
Sink  down  to  everlasting  night, 

And  all  their  names  in  darkness  lost.] 
Psalm  112.    L.  M. 

The  Blessings  of  the  Pious  and  Charitable. 
rjlHRICE  happy  man,  who  fears  the  Lord, 
J-    Loves  his  commands,  and  trusts  his  word 
Honour  and  peace  his  days  attend, 
And  blessings  to  his  seed  descend. 


PSALM  112. 

*3  Compassion  dwells  upon  his  mind, 
To  works  of  mercy  still  inclin'd  : 
He  lends  the  poor  some  present  aid, 
Or  gives  them,  not  to  be  repaid 

3  When  times  grow  dark,  and  tidings  spread 
That  rill  his  neighbours  round  with  dread, 
His  heart  is  arm'd  against  the  fear, 
For  God,  with  all  his  power,  is  there. 

i  His  spirit,  fix'd  upon  the  Lord, 
Draws  heavenly  courage  from  his  word  ; 
Amidst  the  darkness  light  shall  rise, 
To  cheer  his  heart  and  bless  his  eyes, 

5  He  hath  dispersM  his  alms  abroad, 
His  works  are  still  before  his  God : 
His  name  on  earth  shall  long  remain? 
While  envious  sinners  rage  in  vain. 

Psalm  112.    C.  M. 

Liberality  Rewarded. 

HAPPY  is  he  that  fears  the  Lord, 
And  follows  his  commands  ; 
Who  lends  the  poor,  without  reward. 
Or  gives  with  liberal  hands. 

2  As  pity  dwells  within  his  breast 

To  all  the  sons  of  need, 
So  God  shall  answer  his  request 
With  blessings  on  his  seed. 

3  No  evil  tidings  shall  surprise 

His  well  established  mind  ; 
His  soul  to  God,  his  refuge,  flies, 

And  leaves  his  fears  behind. 
1  In  times  of  danger  and  distress, 

Some  beams  of  light  shail  shine, 
To  show  the  world  his  righteousness, 

And  give  him  peace  divine, 


214  PSALM   113. 

5  His  works  of  piety  and  love 
Remain  before  the  Lord ; 
Honour  on  earth,  and  joys  above, 
Shall  be  his  sure  reward. 

Psalm   113.     Proper  Tune. 
The  Majesty  and  Condescension  of  God. 

YE  that  delight  to  serve  the  Lord, 
The  honours  of  his  name  record, 
His  sacred  name  for  ever  bless : 
Where'er  the  circling  sun  displays 
His  rising  beams  or  setting  rays, 

Let  lands  and  seas  his  power  confess. 

2  Not  time,  nor  nature's  narrow  rounds, 
Can  give  his  vast  dominion  bounds  : 

The  heavens  are  far  below  his  height : 
Let  no  created  greatness  dare 
With  our  eternal  God  compare, 

Arm'd  with  his  uncreated  might. 

3  He  bows  his  glorious  head  to  view 
What  the  bright  hosts  of  angels  do, 

And  bends  his  ear  to  mortal  things  : 
His  sovereign  hand  exalts  the  poor, 
He  takes  the  needy  from  the  door, 

And  seats  them  on  the  thrones  of  kings. 

4  When  childless  families  despair, 
He  sends  the  blessings  of  an  heir, 

To  rescue  their  expiring  name  ; 
The  mother,  with  a  thankful  voice, 
Proclaims  his  praises  and  her  joys  ; 

Let  every  age  advance  his  fame. 

Psalm  113.     L.  M. 

God  Sovereign  and  Gracious. 

E  servants  of  th1  almighty  King, 
In  every  age  his  praises  sing  ; 


PSALM  114.  215 

AVhere'er  the  sun  shall  rise  or  set, 

The  nations  shall  his  praise  repeat. 
*2  Above  the  earth,  beyond  the  sky, 

His  throne  of  glory  stands  on  high ; 

Nor  time  nor  place  his  power  restrain, 

Nor  bound  his  universal  reign. 
3  Which  of  the  sons  of  Adam  dare, 

Or  angels,  with  their  God  compare  ? 

His  glories  how  divinely  bright, 

Who  dwells  in  uncreated  light ! 
1  Behold  his  love,  he  stoops  to  view 

What  saints  above  and  angels  do  ; 

And  condescends  yet  more  to  know 

The  mean  affairs  of  men  below. 
5  From  dust  and  cottages  obscure 

His  grace  exalts  the  humble  poor  ; 

Gives  them  the  honour  of  his  sons, 

And  fits  them  for  their  heavenly  thrones. 
?>  [A  word  of  his  creating  voice 

Can  make  the  barren  house  rejoice  : 

Though  Sarah's  ninety  years  were  past, 

The  promis'd  seed  is  born  at  last. 
7  With  joy  the  mother  views  her  son, 

And  tells  the  wonders  God  has  done  ; 

Faith  may  grow  strong  when  sense  despairs  : 

If  nature  fails,  the  promise  bears.] 

Psalm  114.    L.  M. 

.Miracles  attending  Israel's  Journey. 

WHEN  Israel,  freed  from  Pharaoh's  hand. 
Left  the  proud  tyrant  and  his  land, 
The  tribes  with  cheerful  homage  own 
Their  King,  and  Judan  was  his  throne. 
*i  Across  the  deep  their  journey  lay  ; 
The  deep  divides  to  make  them  way : 


216  PSALM  115. 

Jordan  beheld  their  march,  and  fled, 
With  backward  current,  to  his  head. 

3  The  mountains  shook  like  frighted  sheep; 
Like  lambs,  the  little  hillocks  leap  ! 
Not  Sinai  on  her  base  could  stand, 
Conscious  of  sovereign  power  at  hand. 

t   What  power  could  make  the  deep  divide  ; 
Make  Jordan  backward  roll  his  tide  ? 
Why  did  ye  leap,  ye  little  hills  ? 
And  whence  the  dread  that  Sinai  feels  I 

5  Let  every  mountain,  every  flood, 

Retire  and  know  th'  approaching  Godr 
The  King  of  Israel ;  see  him  here  : 
Tremble,  thou  earth,  adore  and  fear. 

(»  He  thunders,  and  all  nature  mourns. 
The  rock  to  standing  pools  he  turns ; 
Flints  spring  with  fountains  at  his  word, 
And  fires  and  seas  confess  the  Lord. 
Psalm  115.    L.  M. 

The  True  God  our  Refuge  ;  or,  Idolatry  Reproved. 

NOT  to  ourselves,  who  are  but  dust, 
Not  to  ourselves  is  glory  due ; 
Eternal  God,  thou  only  just, 
Thou  only  gracious,  wise,  and  true. 
"2  Display  to  earth  thy  dreadful  name; 
Why  should  a  heathen's  haughty  tongue 
Insult  u«,  and,  to  raise  our  shame, 
Say, '  Where's  the  God  you've  serv'd  so  long  ■ 

3  The  God  we  serve  maintains  his  throne, 
Above  the  clouds,  beyond  the  skies ; 
Thro'  all  the  earth  his  will  is  done, 

He  knows  our  groans,  he  hears  our  cries. 

4  But  the  vain  idols  they  adore 

Arc  senseless  shapes  of  stone  and  wood: 
At  best  a  mass  of  glitt'ring  ore, 
A  silver  saint,  or  golden  god. 


PSALM  115.  21*3 

5  [With  eyes  and  ears  they  carve  the  head  ; 
Deaf  are  their  ears,  their  eyes  are  blind  ; 
In  vain  are  costly  offerings  made, 

And  vows  are  scatter'd  in  the  wind. 

6  Their  feet  were  never  made  to  move, 
Nor  hands  to  save,  when  mortals  pray  : 
Mortals,  that  pay  them  fear  or  love, 
Seem  to  be  blind  and  deaf  as  they.] 

7  O  Israel,  make  the  Lord  thy  hope, 
Thy  help,  thy  refuge,  and  thy  rest ; 
The  Lord  shall  build  thy  ruins  up, 
And  bless  the  people  and  the  priest. 

3  The  dead  no  more  can  speak  thy  praise, 
They  dwell  in  silence  in  the  grave, 
But  we  shall  live  to  sing  thy  grace, 
And  tell  the  world  thy  power  to  save. 

JNallll    1  Id.     As  the  new  tune  of  the  50tli  Psalm. 
Idolatry  Reproved. 

NOT  to  our  names,  thou  only  just  and  true, 
Not  to  our  worthless  names  is  glory  due  : 
Thy  power  and  grace,  thy  truth  and  justice  claim 
Immortal  honours  to  thy  sovereign  name ; 
Shine  thro'  the  earth,  from  heaven,  thy  bless'd  abode  ; 
Nor  let  the  heathen  say,  t;  Where  is  your  God  V 
%2  Heaven  is  thine  higher  court :  there  stands  thy  throne. 
And  thro'  the  lower  worlds  thy  will  is  done  : 
God  fram'd  this  earth,  the  starry  heavens  he  spread. 
But  fools  adore  the  gods  their  hands  have  made  ; 
The  kneeling  crowd,  with  looks  devout,  behold 
Their  silver  saviours,  and  their  saints  of  gold. 
:]  [Vain  are  those  artful  shapes  of  eyes  and  ears  ; 
The  molten  image  neither  sees  nor  hears  ; 
Their  hands  are  helpless,  nor  their  feet  can  move, 
They  have  no  speech,  nor  thought,  nor  power,  nor  love 
10 


218  PSALM  116. 

Ye  sottish  mortals  make  their  long  complaints 
To  their  deaf  idols,  and  their  lifeless  saints. 
i  The  rich  have  statues  well  adorn'd  with  gold, 
The  poor  content  with  gods  of  coarser  mould  ; 
With  tools  of  iron  carve  the  senseless  stock, 
Lopt  from  a  tree,  or  broken  from  a  rock ; 
People  and  priest  drive  on  the  solemn  trade, 
And  trust  the  gods  that  saws  and  hammers  made,  j 

5  Be  heaven  and  earth  amaz'd  !  'Tis  hard  to  say 
Which  are  more  stupid,  or  their  gods,  or  they. 

O  Israel,  trust  the  Lord :  he  hears  and  sees, 
He  knows  thy  sorrows  and  restores  thy  peace  ; 
His  worship  does  a  thousand  comforts  yield, 
He  is  thy  help,  and  he  thine  heavenly  shield. 

6  In  God  we  trust ;  our  impious  foes  in  vain 
Attempt  our  ruin,  and  oppose  his  reign  ; 

Had  they  prevailed,  darkness  had  clos'd  our  days. 
And  death  and  silence  had  forbid  his  praise  : 
But  we  are  sav'd,  and  live ;  let  songs  arise, 
And  Zion  bless  the  God  that  built  the  skies. 

Psalm    116.      FIRST  PART.      CM. 

Recovery  from  Sickness. 

I  LOVE  the  Lord  ;  he  heard  my  cries. 
And  pityM  every  groan  ; 
Long  as  I  live  when  troubles  rise, 
I'll  hasten  to  his  throne, 
i  I  lovM  the  Lord :  he  bow'd  his  car. 
And  chas'd  my  griefs  away ; 
O  let  my  heart  no  more  despair, 
While  I  have  breath  to  pray  ! 

3  My  flesh  declinM,  my  spirits  fell, 

And  I  drew  near  the  dead, 
While  inward  pangs  and  fears  of  hell 
PerplcxM  my  wakeful  head. 

4  "  My  God,11  1  cry'd,  "  thy  servant  save, 

li  Thou  ever  good  and  just ; 


PSALM  11G.  '2[U 

•  Thy  power  can  rescue  from  the  grave, 
"  Thy  power  is  all  my  trust." 

5  The  Lord  beheld  me  sore  distress'd, 

He  bade  my  pains  remove  : 
Return  my  soul,  to  God  thy  rest, 
For  thou  hast  known  his  love. 

6  My  God  hath  sav'd  my  soul  from  death, 

And  dry'd  my  falling  tears  : 
Now  to  his  praise  I'll  spend  my  breath, 
And  my  remaining  years. 

P§alHl     116.       V.    12,  &C.       SECOND    PART.       C.    M 
Tlianksfor  Private  Deliverance. 

WHAT  shall  I  render  to  my  God 
For  all  his  kindness  shown  ! 
My  feet  shall  visit  thine  abode, 
My  songs  address  thy  throne. 
'2  Among  the  saints,  that  fill  thine  house 
My  off'rings  shall  be  paid  ; 
There  shall  my  zeal  perform  the  vows. 
My  soul  in  anguish  made. 
3  How  much  is  mercy  thy  delight, 
Thou  ever-blessed  God  ! 
How  dear  thy  servants  in  thy  sight ! 
How  precious  is  their  blood  ! 
1  How  happy  all  thy  servants  are  ! 
How  great  thy  grace  to  me ! 
My  life,  which  thou  hast  made  thy  care, 
Lord,  I  devote  to  thee. 
5  Now  1  am  thine,  for  ever  thine, 
Nor  shall  my  purpose  move  ; 
Thy  hand  has  loos'd  my  bonds  of  pain 
And  bound  me  with  thy  love. 
i\  Here  in  thy  courts  I  leave  my  vow, 
And  thy  rich  grace  record  : 
Witness,  ye  saints,  who  hear  me  now. 
If  I  forsake  the  Lord. 


220  PSALM  US. 

Psalm  117.    CM. 

Praise  to  God  from  all  JVations. 

OALL  ye  nations,  praise  the  Lord, 
Each  with  a  different  tongue ! 
In  every  language  learn  his  word, 
And  let  his  name  be  sung. 
2  His  mercy  reigns  thro1  every  land  : 
Proclaim  his  grace  abroad  : 
For  ever  firm  his  truth  shall  stand  ; 
Praise  ye  the  faithful  God. 

Psalm  117.    L.  M. 

FROM  all  tiiat  dwell  below  the  skies 
Let  the  Creator's  praise  arise  : 
Let  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung 
Through  every  land  by  every  tongue. 
2  Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord  ; 
Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word  ; 
Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore. 
Till  suns  shall  set  and  rise  no  more. 

Psalm  117.    s.  M. 

THY  name,  almighty  Lord, 
Shall  sound  thro'  distant  lands  : 
Great  is  thy  grace,  and  sure  thy  word. 
Thy  truth  for  ever  stands. 
2  Far  be  thine  honour  spread, 
And  long  thy  praise  endure, 
Till  morning  light  and  evening  shade 
Shall  be  exchang'd  no  more. 

Psalm    118.       V.  6— 15.       FIKST  PART.       CM. 

Deliverance  from  a  Tumult. 

THE  Lord  appears  my  helper  now. 
Nor  is  my  faith  afraid 
What  all  the  sons  of  earth  can  do, 
Since  heaven  affords  its  aid. 


PSALM  118.  221 

2  "lis  safer,  Lord,  to  hope  in  thee, 

And  have  my  God  my  friend, 
Than  trust  in  men  of  high  degree. 
And  on  their  truth  depend. 

3  Tis  thro1  the  Lord  my  heart  is  strong, 

In  him  my  lips  rejoice  ; 
While  his  salvation  is  my  song, 

How  cheerful  is  my  voice  ! 
1  Like  angry  bees  they  girt  me  round  ; 

When  God  appears  they  fly  : 
So  burning  thorns,  with  crack'ling  sound. 

Make  a  fierce  blaze,  and  die. 
5  Joy  to  the  saints  and  peace  belongs  ; 

The  Lord  protects  their  days  ; 
Let  Israel  tune  immortal  songs 

To  his  almighty  grace. 

Psalm  118.     v.  17—21.      second  part.     C.  M. 
Public  Praise  for  Deliverance  from  Death. 

LORD,  thou  hast  heard  thy  servant  cry. 
And  rescu'd  from  the  grave  ; 
Now  shall  he  live  :  (and  none  can  die, 
If  God  resolve  to  save.) 
:2  Thy  praise,  more  constant  than  before, 
Shall  fill  his  daily  breath ; 
Thy  hand,  that  hath  chastis'd  him  sore. 
Defends  him  still  from  death. 
;I  Open  the  gates  of  Sion  now, 
For  we  shall  worship  there, 
The  house  where  all  the  righteous  go 
Thy  mercy  to  declare. 
i  Among  th'  assemblies  of  thy  saints, 
Our  thankful  voice  we  raise ; 
There  we  have  told  thee  our  complaints. 
And  there  we  speak  thy  praise. 
19* 


222  PSALM  118. 

P*alm    118.      V.  22,  23.      THIRD   TART.       C.  M. 
Christ  the  Foundation  of  the  Church, 

BEHOLD  the  sure  foundation  Stone 
Which  God  in  Zion  lays, 
To  build  our  heavenly  hopes  upon, 
And  his  eternal  praise. 

2  Chosen  of  God,  to  sinners  dear, 

And  saints  adore  the  name, 
They  trust  their  whole  salvation  here 
Nor  shall  they  suffer  shame. 

3  The  foolish  builders,  scribe  and  priest, 

Reject  it  with  disdain  ; 
Firm  on  this  Rock  the  church  shall  rest 
And  envy  rage  in  vain. 

1  What  tho'  the  gates  of  hell  withstood. 

Yet  must  this  building  rise  : 
'Tis  thy  own  work,  almighty  God, 
And  wondrous  in  our  eyes. 

Psalm    118.     V.  24— 26.      FOURTH  PART.      C.   ML 

Hosanna;  the  Lord's  Day  ;  or,  Christ's  Resurrection,  and 
our  Salvation. 

THIS  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made. 
He  calls  the  hours  his  own  ; 
Let  heaven  rejoice,  let  earth  be  glad, 
And  praise  surround  the  throne. 

2  To-day  he  rose  and  left  the  dead  : 

And  Satan's  empire  fell ; 
To-day  the  saints  his  triumph  spread. 
And  all  his  wonders  tell. 

3  Hosanna  to  th1  anointed  King, 

To  David's  holy  Son  ; 
Help  us,  O  Lord ;  descend  and  bring 
Salvation  from  thy  throne. 

4  Bless'd  is  the  Lord,  who  comes  to  men 

With  messages  of  grace  \ 


PSALM  118.  223 

Who  comes,  in  God  his  Father's  name. 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 
3  Hosanna  in  the  highest  strains 
The  church  on  earth  can  raise  ; 
The  highest  heavens  in  which  he  reigns. 
Shall  give  him  nobler  praise. 

Psalm  118.    v.  22— 27.    S.  31. 


8 


.In  Hosanna  for  the  Lord's  Day  ;  or,  a  new  Song  of  Sahatioi 
by  Christ. 

EE  what  a  living  Stone 
The  builders  did  refuse  : 
Yet  God  hath  built  his  church  thereon. 
In  spite  of  envious  Jews. 
'2  The  scribe  and  angry  priest 
Reject  thine  only  Son  ; 
Yet  on  this  Rock  shall  Zion  rest. 
As  the  chief  corner-stone. 
.">  The  work,  O  Lord,  is  thine, 
And  wondrous  in  our  eyes  ; 
This  day  declares  it  all  divine, 
This  day  did  Jesus  rise. 
1  This  is  the  glorious  day 

That  our  Redeemer  made  : 
Let  us  rejoice,  and  sing,  and  pray. 
Let  all  the  church  be  glad. 

5  Hosanna  to  the  King 
Of  David's  royal  blood  : 

Bless  him,  ye  saints,  he  comes  to  bring 
Salvation  from  your  God. 

6  We  bless  thine  holy  word 
Which  all  this  grace  displays  : 

Vnd  offer  on  thine  altar,  Lord, 
Our  sacrifice  of  praise. 


±24  PSALM  119. 

Psalm  118.    v.  22—27.    L.  M. 

An  Hosannafor  the  Lord's  Day ;  or,  a  new  Song  of  Salvation 
by  Christ. 

LO  !  what  a  glorious  Corner-stone 
The  Jewish  builders  did  refuse  : 
But  God  hath  built  his  church  thereon, 
In  spite  of  envy  and  the  Jews. 

2  Great  God,  the  work  is  all  divine, 
The  joy  and  wonder  of  our  eyes  ; 
This  is  the  day  that  proves  it  thine, 
The  day  that  saw  our  Saviour  rise. 

3  Sinners  rejoice,  and  saints  be  glad  ; 
Hosanna,  let  his  name  be  bless'd  ; 
A  thousand  honours  on  his  head, 
With  peace,  and  light,  and  glory  rest ! 

i  In  God's  own  name  he  comes,  to  bring 
Salvation  to  our  dying  race  ; 
Let  the  whole  church  address  their  King 
With  hearts  of  joy  and  songs  of  praise. 

Psalm  119. 

[I  have  collected  and  disposed  the  most  useful  verses  of  this  Psalm 
under  eighteen  different  heads,  and  formed  a  Divine  Song  upon  each  ol 
them.  But  the  verses  are  much  transposed,  to  attain  some  degree  of 
conuexion. 

In  some  places,  among  the  words  law,  commands,  judgments,  tes- 
timonies, I  have  used  gospel,  word,  truth,  grace,  promises,  &c,  as 
more  agreeable  to  the  new  testament,  and  the  common  language  ol 
Christians,  and  it  equally  answers  the  design  of  the  Psalmist,  which 
was  to  recommend  the  Holy  Scriptures.] 

Psalm  119.    first  part.    C.  M. 

The  Blessedness  of  Saints,  and  Misery  of  Sinners 
Verse  J,  2,  3. 

BLESS'D  arc  the  undenTd  in  heart, 
Whose  ways  arc  right  and  clean  ; 
Who  never  from  thy  law  depart, 
But  fly  from  every  sin. 


PSALM  119.  225 

vJ  Bless'd  are  the  men  that  keep  thy  word, 
And  practise  thy  commands  ; 
With  their  whole  heart  they  seek  the  Lord 
And  serve  thee  with  their  hands. 
Verse  165. 
3  Great  is  their  peace  who  love  thy  law  ; 
How  firm  their  souls  abide  ; 
Nor  can  a  bold  temptation  draw 
Their  steady  feet  aside. 
Verse  6. 

1  Then  shall  my  heart  have  inward  joy. 

And  keep  my  face  from  shame, 
When  all  thy  statutes  I  obey, 
And  honour  all  thy  name. 
Verse  21,  118: 

5  But  haughty  sinners  God  will  hate, 

The  proud  shall  die  accurs'd  ; 
The  sons  of  falsehood  and  deceit 
Are  trodden  to  the  dust. 

Verse  119,  155. 

6  Vile  as  the  dross  the  wicked  are  : 

And  those  that  leave  thy  ways 
Shall  see  salvation  from  afar, 
But  never  taste  thy  grace. 

PsalUl    119.       SECOND  PART.       C.    M. 

Stent  Devotion  and  Spiritual  Mindedness  ;  or,  Constant  Converse 
with  God. 

Verse  147,  55. 

TO  thee,  before  the  dawning  light, 
My  gracious  God,  I  pray  ; 
1  meditate  thy  name  by  night, 
And  keep  thy  law  by  day. 
Verse  81. 

2  My  spirit  faints  to  see  thy  grace, 

Thy  promise  bears  me  up  ; 


m  PSALM  119. 

And  while  salvation  long  delays. 
Thy  word  supports  my  hope. 
Verse  164. 

3  Seven  times  a  day  I  lift  my  hands. 

And  pay  my  thanks  to  thee  ; 
Thy  righteous  providence  demands 
Repeated  praise  from  me. 
Verse  62. 

4  When  midnight  darkness  veils  the  skies 

I  call  thy  works  to  mind  ; 
My  thoughts  in  warm  devotion  rise, 
And  sweet  acceptance  find. 

Psalm    119.       THIRD  PART.      CM. 

Profession  of  Sincerity,  Repentance,  and  Obedience 
Verse  57,  60. 

THOU  art  my  portion,  O  my  God  ; 
Soon  as  I  know  thy  way, 
My  heart  makes  hast  t'  obey  thy  word, 
And  sutlers  no  delay. 

Verse  30,  14. 

2  I  choose  the  path  of  heavenly  truth. 

And  glory  in  my  choice ; 
Not  all  the  riches  of  the  earth 
Could  make  me  so  rejoice. 

3  The  testimonies  of  thy  grace 

I  set  before  my  eyes  ; 
Thence  I  derive  my  daily  strength. 
And  there  my  comfort  lies, 
Verse  59. 

4  If  once  I  wander  from  thy  path, 

I  think  upon  my  ways ; 
Then  turn  my  feet  to  thy  commands. 
And  trust  thy  pard'ning  grace. 
Verse  94,    112. 

5  Now  I  am  thine,  for  ever  thine, 

0  save  thy  servant,  Lord, 


PSALM  119.  '2'2: 

Thou  art  my  shield,  my  hiding  place  ; 
My  hope  is  in  thy  word. 
Verse  112. 
•i  Thou  hast  inclin'd  this  heart  of  mine 
Thy  statutes  to  fulfil ; 
And  thus,  till  mortal  life  shall  end, 
Would  I  perform  thy  will. 

PSallIl     119.       FOURTH    PART.       C.  3J 

Instruction  from  Scripture. 

Verse  9. 
OW  shall  the  young  secure  their  heart? 


H 


And  guard  their  lives  from  sin, 
Thy  word  the  choicest  rules  impart?, 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 
*      Verse  130. 

2  When  once  it  enters  to  the  mind. 

It  spreads  such  light  abroad, 
The  meanest  souls  instruction  find, 
And  raise  their  thoughts  to  God. 
Verse  105. 

3  'Tis  like  the  sun,  a  heavenly  light, 

That  guides  us  all  the  day ; 
And,  thro'  the  dangers  of  the  night. 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 

Verse  99,   100. 
t  The  men  that  keep  thy  law  with  care. 
And  meditate  thy  word, 
Grow  wiser  than  their  teachers  are, 
And  better  know  the  Lord. 
Verse  104,  113. 
9  Thy  precepts  make  me  truly  wise  ; 
I  hate  the  sinner's  road  ; 
I  hate  my  own  vain  thoughts  that  rise, 
But  love  thy  law,  my  God. 


228  PSALM  119. 

Verse  89,  90.  91. 

6  [The  starry  heavens  thy  rule  obey, 

The  earth  maintains  her  place, 
And  these,  thy  servants,  night  and  day. 
Thy  skill  and  power  express. 

7  But  still  thy  law  and  gospel,  Lord, 

Have  lessons  more  divine  ; 
Not  earth  stands  firmer  than  thy  word, 
Nor  stars  so  nobly  shine.] 

Verse  190,  140,  9,  119. 

8  Thy  word  is  everlasting  truth, 

How  pure  is  every  page  ! 
That  holy  book  shall  guide  our  youth, 
And  well  support  age. 

Psalm    119.       FIFTH  PART.      CM. 

Delight  in  Scripture  ;  or,  the  Word  of  God  dwelling  in  us. 

Verse  97. 

O  HOW  I  love  thy  holy  law! 
'Tis  daily  my  delight ; 
And  thence  my  meditations  draw 
Divine  advice  by  night. 
Verse  148. 
;J  My  waking  eyes  prevent  the  day 
To  meditate  thy  word  : 
My  soul  with  longing  melts  away 
To  hear  thy  gospel,  Lord. 
Verse  3,  13,  54. 
3  Thy  heavenly  words  my  heart  engage; 
And  well  employ  my  tongue  ; 
And,  in  my  tiresome  pilgrimage. 
Yield  me  a  heavenly  song. 
Verse  19,  103. 
1  Am  I  a  stranger,  or  at  home, 
'Tis  my  perpetual  feast ; 


PSALM  119.  229 

Not  honey,  dropping  from  the  comb, 
So  much  allures  the  taste. 
Verse  72,   127. 
5  No  treasures  so  enrich  the  mind  ; 
Nor  shall  thy  word  be  sold 
For  loads  of  silver  well  renVd, 
Nor  heaps  of  choicest  gold. 
Verse  28,  49,  175. 
i\  When  nature  sinks,  and  spirits  droop, 
Thy  promises  of  grace 
Are  pillars  to  support  my  hope, 
And  there  I  write  thy  praise. 

Psalm  119.    sixth  past.    CM. 

Holiness  and  Comfort  from  the  Word. 

Verse  128. 

LORD,  I  esteem  thy  judgments  right, 
And  all  thy  statutes  just ; 
Thence  I  maintain  a  constant  fight 
With  every  flatt'ring  lust. 
Verse  97,  9. 
'2  Thy  precepts  often  f  survey ; 
I  keep  thy  law  in  sight; 
Thro'  all  the  bus'ness  of  the  day, 
To  form  my  actions  right. 
Verse  62. 

3  My  heart  in  midnight  silence  cries, 

"  How  sweet  thy  comforts  be  \v 
My  thoughts,  in  holy  wonder  rise, 
And  bring  their  thanks  to  thee. 
Verse  162. 

4  And  when  my  spirit  drinks  her  ft}}, 

At  some  good  word  of  thine, 
Not  mighty  men  that  share  the  spoil, 
Have  joys  compar'd  to  mine. 
20 


230  PSALM  119. 

Psalfitl     119.       SEVENTH    PART.       C.    M 

Imperfection  of  Nature,  and  Perfection  ofScriptuv 
Verse  96.     Paraphrased. 

LET  all  the  heathen  writers  join 
To  form  one  perfect  book  : 
Great  God,  if  once  compar'd  with  thine 
How  mean  their  writings  look. 
2  Not  the  most  perfect  rules  they  gave 
Could  show  one  sin  forgiven ; 
Nor  lead  a  step  beyond  the  grave ; 
But  thine  conduct  to  heaven. 
o  I've  seen  an  end  of  what  we  call 
Perfection  here  below ; 
How  short  the  powers  of  nature  fall, 
And  can  no  farther  go. 

4  Yet  men  would  fain  be  just  with  God, 

By  works  their  hands  have  wrought ; 
But  thy  commands,  exceeding  broad. 
Extend  to  every  thought. 

5  In  vain  we  boast  perfection  here, 

While  sin  defiles  our  frame  ; 
And  sinks  our  virtues  down  so  far, 

They  scarce  deserve  the  name. 
U  Our  faith  and  love,  and  every  grace. 

Fall  far  below  thy  word  ; 
But  perfect  truth  and  righteousness 

Dwell  only  with  the  Lord. 

Psallll     119.       EIGHTH  TART.       C.    31. 

The  Excellency  and  Variety  of  Scripture. 
Verse  111.     Paraphrased. 

LORD,  I  have  made  thy  word  my  choice 
My  lasting  heritage  ; 
There  shall  my  noblest  powers  rejoice. 
My  warmest  thoughts  engage. 


PSALM  119.  231 

2  I'll  read  the  hist'ries  of  thy  love, 
And  keep  thy  laws  in  sight, 
While  thro1  thy  promises  1  rove, 
With  ever  fresh  delight. 
;)  'Tis  a  broad  land,  of  wealth  unknown, 
Where  springs  of  life  arise, 
Seeds  of  immortal  bliss  are  sown, 
And  hidden  glory  lies. 
-1  The  best  relief  that  mourners  have, 
It  makes  our  sorrows  bless'd  ; 
Our  fairest  hope  beyond  the  grave, 
And  our  eternal  rest. 

Psalm    119.     NINTH  FAST.     C.  M. 

Desire  of  Knowledge. 
Verse  64,  68,  18. 

THY  mercies  fill  the  earth,  O  Lord, 
How  good  thy  works  appear  ! 
Ope-,  my  eyes  to  read  thy  word, 
And  see  thy  wonders  there. 
Verse  73,  125. 
■2  My  heart  was  fashion'd  by  thy  hand, 
My  service  is  thy  due ; 
O  make  thy  servant  understand 
The  duties  I  must  do. 
Verse  19. 
)  Since  I'm  a  stranger  here  below, 
Thy  path  O  do  not  hide  ; 
But  mark  the  roa<j  my  feet  should  go, 
And  be  my  constant  guide. 
Verse  26. 
4  When  I  confess'd  my  wand'ring  ways, 
Thou  heard'st  my  soul  complain  ; 
Grant  me  the  teachings  of  thy  grace. 
Or  I  shall  stray  again. 


232  PSALM  119. 

Verse  33,  34. 
5  If  God  to  me  his  statutes  shew, 
And  heavenly  truth  impart, 
His  work  for  ever  I'll  pursue, 
His  law  shall  rule  my  heart. 
Verse  50,  71. 
0  This  was  my  comfort  when  I  bore 
Variety  of  grief: 
It  made  me  learn  thy  word  the  more. 
And  fly  to  that  relief. 

Verse  5 1 . 

7  [In  vain  the  proud  deride  me  now  ; 

I'll  ne'er  forget  thy  law, 
Nor  let  that  blessed  gospel  go, 
Whence  all  my  hopes  I  draw. 
Verse  27,  171 

8  When  I  have  learn'd  my  Father's  wilL 

I'll  teach  the  world  his  ways  ; 
My  thankful  lips,  inspir'd  with  zeal, 
Shall  sing  aloud  his  praise.] 

Psalm     119.       TENTH  PART.       C.    M 

Pleading  the  Promises. 
Verse  38,  49. 

BEHOLD  thy  waiting  servant,  Lord, 
Devoted  to  thy  fear  ; 
Remember  and  confirm  thy  word, 
For  all  my  hopes  are  there. 
Verse  41,  58,  107. 
'2  Hast  thou  not  sent  salvation  down, 
And  promis'd  quick'ning  grace? 
Doth  not  my  heart  address  thy  throne  ? 
And  yet  thy  love  delays. 

Verse  123,  42. 
3  Mine  eyes  for  thy  salvation  fail  j 
O  bear  thy  servant  up ; 


PSALM  119. 

Nor  let  the  scoffi'.j  iips  prevail, 
Who  dare  repr  >acl    my  hope. 
Verse  49,  74. 
I  Didst  thou  not  raise  my  faith,  O  Lord  ' 
Then  let  thy  truth  appear  : 
Saints  shall  rejoice  in  my  reward, 
And  trust  as  well  as  fear. 

PSallll     119.       ELEVENTH    PAET.       CM. 
Breathing  after  Holiness. 

Verse  6,  33. 

OTHAT  the  Lord  would  guide  my  way 
To  keep  his  statutes  still ! 
O  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grace 
To  know  and  do  his  will ! 
Verse  29. 
'2  O  send  thy  Spirit  down,  to  write 
Thy  law  upon  my  heart. 
Nor  let  my  tongue  indulge  deceit. 
Nor  act  the  liar's  part. 

Verse  37,  36. 
\>  From  vanity  turn  off  my  eyes  : 
Let  no  corrupt  design, 
Nor  covetous  desires  arise 
Within  this  soul  of  mine. 
Verse  133. 
1  Order  my  footsteps  by  thy  word. 
And  make  my  heart  sincere  : 
Let  sin  have  no  dominion,  Lord, 
But  keep  my  conscience  clear. 
Verse  176. 
5  My  soul  hath  gone  too  far  astray. 
My  feet  too  often  slip  ; 
Yet  since  I've  not  forgot  thy  way 
Restore  thy  wand'ring  sheep. 
20* 


234  PSALM  119. 

Verse  35. 
6  Make  me  to  walk  in  thy  commands; 
'Tis  a  delightful  road  ; 
Nor  let  my  head,  nor  heart,  nor  hands, 
Offend  against  my  God. 

PSallll    119.       TWELFTH   PART.       C.    ML 

Breathing  after  Comfort  and  Deliverance. 
Verse  153. 

MY  God,  consider  my  distress, 
Let  mercy  plead  my  cause ; 
Tho'  1  have  sinn'd  against  thy  grace. 
I'll  ne'er  forget  thy  laws. 
Verse  39,  116. 
*3  Forbid,  forbid  the  sharp  reproach, 
Which  I  so  justly  fear  ; 
Uphold  my  life,  uphold  my  hopes, 
Nor  let  my  shame  appear. 
Verse  122,  135. 
o  Be  thou  a  surety,  Lord,  for  me, 
Nor  let  the  proud  oppress ; 
But  make  thy  waiting  servant  see 
The  shinings  of  thy  face. 
Verse  81. 

4  My  eyes  with  expectation  fail  ; 

My  heart  within  me  cries, 
•;  When  will  the  Lord  his  truth  fulfil, 
"  And  bid  my  comforts  rise  ?'' 
Verse  132. 

5  Look  down  upon  my  sorrows,  Lord, 

And  show  thy  grace  the  same  ; 
Thy  tender  mercies  still  afford 
To  those  that  love  thy  name. 

PSallll      119.       THIRTEENTH  PART.       CM. 

Holy  Fear  and  Tenderness  of  Conscience. 
Verse  10. 

WITH  my  whole  heart  I've  sought  thy  face 
O  let  me  never  stray 


PSALM  119.  235 

From  thy  commands,  O  God  of  grace, 
Not  tread  the  sinner's  way. 

Verse  11. 
*J  Thy  word  I've  hid  within  my  heart. 
To  keep  my  conscience  clean, 
And  be  an  everlasting  guard 
From  every  rising  sin. 

Verse  63,  53,  158. 
3  I'm  a  companion  of  the  saints, 
Who  fear  and  love  the  Lord  ; 
My  sorrows  rise,  my  nature  faints, 
When  men  transgress  thy  word. 

Verse  161,  163. 
1  While  sinners  do  thy  gospel  wrong. 
My  spirit  stands  in  awe  ; 
My  soul  abhors  a  lying  tongue, 
But  loves  thy  righteous  law\ 

Verse  161,  120. 

5  My  heart,  with  sacred  rev'rence,  hear- 

The  threat'nings  of  thy  word  ; 
My  flesh,  with  holy  trembling,  fears 
The  judgments  of  the  Lord.- 

Verse  166,  174. 

6  My  God,  I  long,  1  hope,  I  wait, 

For  thy  salvation  still ; 
While  thy  whole  law  is  my  delight, 
And  I  obey  thy  will. 

Psallll     119.       FOURTEENTH    PART.       C.    M. 

Benefit  of  Afflictions,  and  Support  under  them. 
Verse  153,81,82. 

CONSIDER  all  my  sorrows,  Lord, 
And  thy  deliv'rance  send  ; 
My  soul  for  thy  salvation  faints, 
When  will  my  troubles  end  I 


•236  PSALM  1J9. 

Verse  7 1 . 

2  Yet  I  have  found  'tis  good  for  me 

To  bear  my  Father's  rod  ; 
Afflictions  make  me  learn  thy  law. 
And  live  upon  my  God. 
Verse  50. 

3  This  is  the  comfort  I  enjoy 

When  new  distress  begins  ; 
I  read  thy  word,  I  run  thy  way, 
And  hate  my  former  sins. 
Verse  92. 

4  Had  not  thy  word  been  my  delight 

When  earthly  joys  were  fled, 
My  soul,  oppress'd  with  sorrow's  weight. 
Had  sunk  amongst  the  dead. 
Verse  75. 

5  I  know  thy  judgments,  Lord,  are  right. 

Though  they  may  seem  severe  ; 
The  sharpest  sutf'rings  I  endure 
Flow  from  thy  faithful  care. 
Verse  67. 
G  Before  I  knew  thy  chast'ning  rod, 
My  feet  were  apt  to  stray  ; 
But  now  I  learn  to  keep  thy  word, 
Nor  wander  from  thy  way. 

Psallll    110.       FIFTEENTH    TART.       CM. 

Holy  Resolutions. 
Verse  93. 

OTHAT  thy  statutes  every  hour 
Might  dwell  upon  my  mind  ! 
Thence  I  derive  a  quick'ning  power. 
And  daily  peace  1  find. 

Verse  15,  16. 
;2  To  meditate  thy  precepts,  Lord, 
Shall  be  my  sweet  employ ; 


PSALM  119.  23' 

My  soul  shall  ne'er  forget  thy  word  ; 
Thy  word  is  all  my  joy. 
Verse  32. 
:>  How  would  I  run  in  thy  commands, 
If  thou  my  heart  discharge 
From  sin  and  Satan's  hateful  chains; 
And  set  my  feet  at  large ! 
Verse  13,  46. 
1  My  lips  with  courage  shall  declare 
Thy  statutes  and  thy  name ; 
I'll  speak  thy  word,  tho'  kings  should  hear. 
Nor  yield  to  sinful  shame. 
Verse  61,  69,  70. 

5  Let  bands  of  persecutors  rise 

To  rob  me  of  my  right, 
Let  pride  and  malice  forge  their  lies, 
Thy  law  is  my  delight. 
Verse  1 15. 

6  Depart  from  me,  ye  wicked  race, 

Whose  hands  and  hearts  are  ill : 
I  love  my  God,  1  love  his  ways, 
And  must  obey  his  will. 

PSaSSSl     ISO.       SIXTEENTH  PART.       C.    M. 

Prayer  for  Quickening  Grace. 
Verse  2o,  37. 

MY  soul  lies  cleaving  to  the  dust : 
Lord,  give  me  life  divine ; 
From  vain  desires  and  every  lust 
Turn  off  these  eyes  of  mine. 
"2  I  need  the  influence  of  thy  grace, 
To  speed  me  in  thy  way, 
Lest  I  should  loiter  in  my  race, 
Or  turn  my  feet  astray. 
Verse  107. 
3   When  sore  afflictions  press  me  down, 
I  need  thy  quick'ning  powers  ; 


J38  PSALM  119. 

Thy  word,  that  1  have  rested  on, 
Shall  help  my  heaviest  hours. 
Verse  J  5(3,  40. 

4  Are  not  thy  mercies  sovereign  still, 

And  thou  a  faithful  God  ? 
Wilt  thou  not  grant  me  warmer  zeal 
To  run  the  heavenly  road  ? 
Verse  159,  40. 

5  Does  not  my  heart  thy  precepts  love, 

And  long  to  see  thy  face  ? 
And  yet  how  slow  my  spirits  move 
Without  enlivening  grace ! 
Verse  93. 
(5  Then  shall  I  love  thy  gospel  more, 
And  ne'er  forget  thy  word, 
When  I  have  felt  its  quick'ning  power 
To  draw  me  near  the  Lord. 

PSallll     110.       SEVENTEENTH   PART.       L.  M. 

Grace  Shining  in  Difficulties  and  Trials. 

Verse  143,  28. 

WHEN  pain  and  anguish  seize  me,  Lord, 
All  my  support  is  from  thy  word  ; 
My  soul  dissolves  for  heaviness  : 
Uphold  me  with  thy  strengthening  grace. 
Verse  51,  69,  110. 
'2  The  proud  have  fram'd  their  scoffs  and  lies. 
They  watch  my  feet  with  envious  eyes, 
They  tempt  my  soul  to  snares  and  sin ; 
Yet  thy  commands  I  ne'er  decline. 
Verse  161,  78. 
3  They  hate  me,  Lord,  without  a  cause. 
They  hate  to  see  mo  love  thy  laws ! 
But  I  will  trust  and  fear  thy  name, 
Till  pride  and  malice  die  with  shame. 


PSALM  120.  239 

Psalm    119.       LAST   PART.       L.  M. 

Sanctified  Afflictions  ;  or,  Delight  in  the  Word  of  God. 
Verse  67,  50. 

FATHER,  I  bless  thy  gentle  hand ; 
How  kind  was  thy  chastising  rod, 
That  forc'd  my  conscience  to  a  stand, 
And  brought  my  wandering  soul  to  God ! 
"2  Foolish  and  vain,  I  went  astray, 
Ere  I  had  felt  thy  scourges,  Lord ; 
1  left  my  guide,  and  lost  my  way ; 
But  now  1  love  and  keep  thy  word. 
Verse  71. 
3  'Tis  good  for  me  to  wear  the  yoke, 
For  pride  is  apt  to  rise  and  swell ; 
'Tis  good  to  bear  my  Father's  stroke, 
That  I  might  learn  his  statutes  well. 
Verse  72. 
i  The  law,  that  issues  from  thy  mouth, 
Shall  raise  my  cheerful  passions  more 
Than  all  the  treasures  of  the  south, 
Or  richest  hills  of  golden  ore. 
Verse  73. 
5  Thy  hands  have  made  my  mortal  frame. 
Thy  spirit  form'd  my  soul  within  : 
Teach  me  to  know  thy  wondrous  name, 
And  guard  me  safe  from  death  and  sin. 
Verse  74. 
ij  Then  all  that  love  and  fear  the  Lord, 
At  my  salvation  shall  rejoice ; 
For  I  have  trusted  in  thy  word, 
And  made  thy  grace  my  only  choice. 

Psalin  120.    C  M. 

( "omplaint  of  quarrelsome  Neighbours;  or,  a  devout  Wish  for  Peace. 

HOU  God  of  love,  thou  ever  bless'd, 
Pity  my  sufT'ri ng  state;     ■ 


T 


*iiO  PSALM  121. 

When  wilt  thou  set  my  soul  at  rest, 

From  lips  that  love  deceit  ? 
*2  Hard  lot  of  mine  !  My  days  are  cast 

Among  the  sons  of  strife, 
Whose  never-ceasing  quarrels  waste 

My  golden  hours  of  life. 

3  O  might  I  fly  to  change  my  place, 

How  would  I  choose  to  dwell 

In  some  wide  lonesome  wilderness, 

And  leave  these  gates  of  hell ! 

4  Peace  is  the  blessing  that  I  seek, 

How  lovely  are  its  charms  ! 
1  am  for  peace ;  but  when  1  speak, 
They  all  declare  for  arms. 

5  New  passions  still  their  souls  engage. 

And  keep  their  malice  strong ; 
What  shall  be  done  to  curb  thy  rage, 
O  thou  devouring  tongue  ! 
to'  Should  burning  arrows  smite  thee  through. 
Strict  justice  would  approve ; 
But  1  would  rather  spare  my  foe, 
And  melt  his  heart  with  love. 

Psalm  191.    L.  M. 

Divine  Protection. 

UP  to  the  hills  1  lift  mine  eyes, 
Th1  eternal  hills  beyond  the  skies  . 
Thence  all  her  help  my  soul  derives  ; 
There  my  almighty  refuge  lies. 

2  He  lives  ;  the  everlasting  God, 

That  built  the  world,  that  spread  the  flood 
The  heavens,  with  all  their  host,  he  made, 
And  the  dark  regions  of  the  dead. 

A  He  guides  our  feet,  he  guards  our  way  ; 
His  morning  smiles  adorn  the  day  : 


PSALM  191.  2*1 

He  spreads  the  evening  veil,  and  keeps 
The  silent  hours  while  Israel  sleeps. 
I  Israel,  a  name  divinely  bless'd, 
May  rise  secure,  securely  rest ; 
Thy  holy  guardian's  wakeful  eyes 
Admit  no  slumber  nor  surprise. 
5  No  sun  shall  smite  thy  head  by  day. 
Nor  the  pale  moon,  with  sickly  ray, 
Shall  blast  thy  couch  ;  no  baleful  star 
Dart  his  malignant  fire  so  far. 
)  Should  earth  and  hell  with  malice  burn- 
Still  thou  shalt  go,  and  still  return  ; 
Safe  in  the  Lord  !  his  heavenly  care 
Defends  thy  life  from  every  snare. 
■   On  thee  foul  spirits  have  no  power  : 
And  in  thy  last  departing  hour 
Angels,  that  trace  the  airy  road, 
Shall  bear  thee  homeward  to  thy  God, 

Psalm  121.    CM. 

Preservation  by  Bay  and  JVight. 

TO  heaven  I  lift  my  waiting  eyes, 
There  all  my  hopes  are  laid  : 
The  Lord,  that  built  the  earth  and  skies. 
Is  my  perpetual  aid. 
"2  Their  steadfast  feet  shall  never  fall, 
Whom  he  designs  to  keep  : 
His  ear  attends  the  softest  call ; 
His  eyes  can  never  sleep. 
:>  He  will  sustain  our  weakest  powers 
With  his  almighty  arm, 
And  watch  our  most  unguarded  hour; 
Against  surprising  harm. 
4  Israel  rejoice,  and  rest  secure, 
Thy  keeper  is  the  Lord  ; 
21 


242  PSALM  121. 

His  wakeful  eyes  employ  his  power 

For  thine  eternal  guard. 
5  Nor  scorching  sun,  nor  sickly  moon, 

Shall  have  his  leave  to  smite ; 
He  shields  thy  head  from  burning  noon, 

From  blasting  damps  at  night. 
0  He  guards  thy  soul,  he  keeps  thy  breath 

Where  thickest  dangers  come  : 
Go  and  return,  secure  from  death, 

Till  God  commands  thee  home. 

Psallfl   121.     As  the  148th  Psalm 
God  our  Preserver. 

UPWARD  1  lift  mine  eyes  ; 
From  God  is  all  my  aid  ; 
The  God  that  built  the  skies, 
And  earth  and  nature  made : 

God  is  the  tower 

To  which  I  fly  ; 

His  grace  is  nigh 

In  every  hour. 
*i  My  feet  shall  never  slide, 
And  fall  in  fatal  snares ; 
Since  God,  my  guard  and  guide, 
Defends  me  from  my  fears. 

Those  wakeful  eyes, 

That  never  sleep, 

Shall  Israel  keep, 

When  dangers  rise. 
3  No  burning  heats  by  day, 
Nor  blasts  of  evening  air, 
Shall  take  my  health  awm . 
If  God  be  with  me  there. 

Thou  art  my  sun, 

And  thou  my  shade. 


PSALM  KB. 

To  guard  my  head 

By  night  or  noon. 
1  Hast  thou  not  given  thy  word 
To  save  my  soul  from  death  '. 
And  I  can  trust  my  Lord 
To  keep  my  mortal  breath  : 

I'll  go  and  come, 

Nor  fear  to  die, 

Till  from  on  high 

Thou  call  me  home. 

Psalm  I  S3.    CM 

Going  to  Church. 

HOW  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear 
My  friends  devoutly  say, 
'l  In  Zion  let  us  all  appear, 
"  And  keep  the  solemn  day  !'* 
2  1  love  her  gates,  I  love  the  road  ; 
The  church  adorn'd  with  grace, 
Stands  like  a  palace  built  for  God, 
To  show  his  milder  face. 
:}  Up  to  her  courts,  with  joys  unknown. 
The  holy  tribes  repair  ; 
The  Son  of  David  holds  his  throne, 
And  sits  in  judgment  there. 
1  He  hears  our  praises  and  complaints  ; 
And,  while  his  awful  voice 
Divides  the  sinners  from  the  saints, 
We  tremble  and  rejoice. 

5  Peace  be  within  this  sacred  place, 

And  joy  a  constant  guest  j 
With  holy  gifts  and  heavenly  grace 
Be  her  attendants  bless'd  ! 

6  My  soul  shall  pray  for  Zion  still, 

While  life  or  breath  remains  : 


244  PSALM   12-2. 

There  my  best  friends,  my  kindred,  dwell, 
There  God,  my  Saviour,  reigns. 

Psalm   122.     Proper  tune. 

Going  to  Church, 

HOW  pleas'd  and  bless'd  was  I, 
To  hear  the  people  cry, 
"  Come,  let  us  seek  our  God  to-day !" 
Yes,  with  a  cheerful  zeal, 
We  haste  to  Zion's  hill, 

And  there  our  vows  and  honours  pay. 

2  Zion,  thrice  happy  place, 
Adorn'd  with  wondrous  grace, 

And  walls  of  strength  embrace  thee  round 
In  thee  our  tribes  appear, 
To  pray,  and  praise,  and  hear 

The  sacred  gospel's  joyful  sound. 

3  There  David's  greater  Son 
Has  fix'd  his  royal  throne  ; 

He  sits  for  grace  and  judgment  there  ; 
He  bids  the  saints  be  glad, 
He  makes  the  sinner  sad, 

And  humble  souls  rejoice  with  fear. 

4  May  peace  attend  thy  gate, 
And  joy  within  thee  wait, 

To  bless  the  soul  of  every  guest ; 
The  man  that  seeks  thy  peace, 
And  wishes  thine  increase, 

A  thousand  blessings  on  him  rest  ! 

5  My  tongue  repeats  her  vows, 

"  Peace  to  this  sacred  house  !" 

For  here  my  friends  and  kindred  dwell : 

And  since  my  glorious  God 

Makes  thee  his  bless'd  abode, 
My  soul  shall  ever  love  thee  well. 

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PSALM  124.  &45 

Psalm  123.    C.  M. 

Pleading  with  Sub?nission. 

OTHOU,  whose  grace  and  justice  reign 
Enthroned  above  the  skies, 
To  thee  our  hearts  would  tell  their  pain. 
To  thee  we  lift  our  eyes. 

2  As  servants  watch  their  master's  hand. 

And  fear  the  angry  stroke  ; 
Or  maids  before  their  mistress  stand* 
And  wait  a  peaceful  look  ; 

3  So,  for  our  sins,  we  justly  feel 

Thy  discipline,  O  God  ; 
Yet  wait  the  gracious  moment  still, 

Till  thou  remove  thy  rod. 
1  Those,  that  in  wealth  and  pleasure  live. 

Our  daily  groans  deride, 
And  thy  delays  of  mercy  give 

Fresh  courage  to  their  pride. 
5  Our  foes  insult  us,  but  our  hope 

In  thy  compassion  lies  ; 
This  thought  shall  bear  our  spirits  u[» 

That  God  will  not  despise. 

Psalm  134.    C.  31. 

God  gives  Victory. 

HAD  not  the  God  of  truth  and  low 
When  hosts  against  us  rose, 
Display'd  his  vengeance  from  above, 
And  crushVl  the  conquering  foes ; 
\J  Their  armies,  like  a  raging  flood, 
Had  swept  the  guardless  land, 
Destroy 'd  on  earth  his  bless'd  abode. 
And  'whelmM  our  feeble  band, 
o  But  safe,  beneath  his  spreading  shield 
His  sons  securely  rest, 


346  PSALM  125. 

Defy  the  dangers  of  the  field, 
And  bare  the  fearless  breast. 

4  And  now  our  souls  shall  bless  the  Lord, 

Who  broke  the  deadly  snare  ; 
Who  sav'd  us  from  the  murd'ring  sword, 
And  mjade  our  lives  his  care. 

5  Our  help  is  in  Jehovah's  name, 

Who  form'd  the  heavens  above  ; 
He  that  supports  their  wondrous  frame. 
Can  guard  his  church  by  love. 
Psalm  125.    C.  M. 

The  SainVs  Trial  and  Safety. 

UNSHAKEN  as  the  sacred  hill, 
And  firm  as  mountains  stand, 
Firm  as  a  rock  the  soul  shall  rest, 
That  trusts  th'  Almighty  hand. 

2  Not  walls  nor  hills  could  guard  so  well 

Old  Salem's  happy  ground, 

As  those  eternal  arms  of  love, 

That  every  saint  surround. 

3  While  tyrants  are  a  smarting  scourge 

To  drive  them  near  to  God, 
Divine  compassion  will  assuage 
The  fury  of  the  rod. 
I  Deal  gently,  Lord,  with  souls  sincen  . 
And  lead  them  safely  on 
To  the  bright  gates  of  paradise, 
Where  Christ  their  Lord  is  gone, 
fi  But  if  we  trace  those  crooked  ways 
That  the  old  serpent  drew, 
The  wrath  that  drove  him  first  to  hell, 
Shall  smite  his  followers  too. 

Psalm  125.    S.  M. 

The  SainVs  Trial  and  Safety ;  or,  Moderated  Jffirtioii&, 

IRM  and  unmov'd  are  they 
That  rest  their  souls  on  God  : 


F 


PSALM  126.  247 

Firm  as  the  mount  where  David  dwelt, 
Or  where  the  ark  abode. 

2  As  mountains  stood  to  guard 

The  city's  sacred  ground, 
So  God  and  his  almighty  love 
Embrace  his  saints  around. 

3  What,  tho'  the  Father's  rod 

Drop  a  chastising  stroke, 
Yet,  lest  it  wound  their  souls  too  deep 
Its  fury  shall  be  broke. 

4  Deal  gently,  Lord,  with  those 

Whose  faith  and  pious  fear, 
Whose  hope,  and  love,  and  every  grace. 
Proclaim  their  hearts  sincere. 
.">  Nor  shall  the  tyrant's  rage 
Too  long  oppress  the  saint ; 
The  God  of  Israel  will  support 
His  children,  lest  they  faint. 
6  But  if  our  slavish  fear 

Will  choose  the  road  to  hell, 
We  must  expect  our  portion  there. 
Where  bolder  sinners  dwell. 

Psalm  126.    L.  M. 

Surprising  Deliverance. 

WHEN  God  restor'd  our  captive  state. 
Joy  was  our  song,  and  grace  our  theme  * 
The  grace  beyond  our  hopes  so  great, 
That  joy  appear'd  a  pleasing  dream. 
The  scoffer  owns  thy  hand,  and  pays 
Unwilling  honours  to  thy  name  ; 
While  we,  with  pleasure,  shout  thy  praise. 
With  cheerful  notes  thy  love  proclaim. 
When  we  review'd  our  dismal  fears, 
'Twas  hard  to  think  they'd  vanish  so  : 


'248  PSALM  127. 

With  God  we  left  our  flowing  tears 
He  makes  our  joys  like  livers  flow. 
4  The  man  that  in  his  furrow'd  field 
His  scatter'd  seed  with  sadness  leaves, 
Will  shout  to  see  the  harvest  yield 
A  welcome  load  of  joyful  sheaves. 
Psalm  126.    C    M. 

The  Joy  of  a  remarkable  Conversion  ;  or,  Melancholy  removed. 

WHEN  God  reveaPd  his  gracious  name, 
And  chang'd  my  mournful  state, 
My  rapture  seem'd  a  pleasing  dream, 
The  grace  appear'd  so  great. 
'2  Theworld  beheld  the  glorious  change 
And  did  thy  hand  confess ; 
My  tongue  broke  out  in  unknown  strains, 
And  sung  surprising  grace. 
;>  "  Great  is  the  work,"  my  neighbours  cry'd. 
And  own'd  thy  power  divine  ; 
"  Great  is  the  work,"  my  heart  reply'd, 
"  And  be  the  glory  thine." 

4  The  Lord  can  clear  the  darkest  skies. 

Can  give  us  day  for  night ; 
Make  drops  of  sacred  sorrow  rise 
To  rivers  of  delight. 

5  Let  those  that  sow  in  sadness,  wait 

Till  the  fair  harvest  come  ; 
They  shall  confess  their  sheaves  are  great, 
And  shout  (he  blessings  home. 
G  Tho' seed  li<      uiy'd  long  in  dust, 
It  shan't  deceive  their  hope  ! 
The  precious  grain  can  ne'er  be  lost, 
For  grace  insures  the  crop. 

Psalm  327.    L.  M. 

The  Blessing  of  God  on  the  Business  and  Comforts  of  Lift 

IF  God  succeed  not,  all  the  cost 
And  pains  to  build  the  house  are  lost  ; 


PSALM  128.  24<* 

If  God  the  city  will  not  keep, 

The  watchful  guards  as  well  may  sleep. 
"2  What,  tho1  we  rise  before  the  sun, 

And  work  and  toil  when  day  is  done  ; 

CarefuFand  sparing  eat  our  bread, 

To  shun  that  poverty  we  dread  : 
3   'Tis  all  in  vain,  till  God  hath  bless'd  ; 

He  can  make  rich,  yet  give  us  rest ; 

On  God,  our  sovereign,  still  depends 

Our  joy,  in  children,  and  in  friends. 
1  Happy  the  man  to  whom  he  sends 

Obedient  children,  faithful  friends  ! 

How  sweet  our  daily  comforts  prove, 

When  they  are  seasonM  with  his  love. 

Psalm   127.    C.  M. 

God  all  in  all. 

F  God  to  build  the  house  deny, 
The  builders  work  in  vain  ; 
And  towns,  without  his  wakeful  eye, 
An  useless  watch  maintain. 
'2  Before  the  morning  beams  arise, 
Your  painful  work  renew, 
And,  till  the  stars  ascend  the  skies, 
Your  tiresome  toil  pursue. 
3  Short  be  your  sleep,  and  coarse  your  fare  ; 
In  vain  till  God  has  bless'd  : 
But  if  his  smiles  attend  your  care, 
You  shall  have  food  and  rest. 
1  Nor  children,  relatives,  nor  friends, 
Shall  real  blessings  prove. 
Nor  all  the  earthly  joys  he  sends, 
If  sent  without  his  love. 

Psalm  128.    C.  M. 

Family  Blessings. 

HAPPY  man,  whose  soul  is  filPd 
With  zeal  and  rev'rend  awe  ! 


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£50  PSALM  129. 

His  lips  to  God  their  honours  yield, 
His  life  adorns  the  law. 

2  A  careful  Providence  shall  stand, 

And  ever  guard  thy  head, 
Shall  on  the  labours  of  thy  hand, 
Its  kindly  blessings  shed. 

3  Thy  wife  shall  be  a  fruitful  vine ; 

Thy  children  round  thy  board, 
Each,  like  a  plant  of  honour,  shine, 
And  learn  to  fear  the  Lord. 

1  The  Lord  shall  thy  best  hopes  fulfil. 

For  months  and  years  to  come  : 
The  Lord,  who  dwells  on  Zion's  hill. 
Shall  send  thee  blessings  home. 
5  This  is  the  man  whose  happy  eyes 
Shall  see  his  house  increase, 
Shall  see  the  sinking  church  arise, 
Then  leave  the  world  in  peace. 
Psalm  199.    C.  M. 

Persecutors  Punished. 

UP  from  my  youth,  may  Israel  saj 
Have  I  been  nursVI  in  tears ; 
My  griefs  were  constant  as  the  day, 
And  tedious  as  the  years. 

2  Up  from  my  youth  I  bore  the  rage 

Of  all  the  sons  of  strife ; 
Oft  they  assail'd  my  riper  age, 

But  God  preserv'd  my  life. 
:]  O'er  all  my  frame  their  cruel  dart 

Its  painful  wound*  impress'd ; 
Hourly  they  vex'd  my  fainting  heart, 

Nor  let  my  sorrows  rest. 
1  The  Lord  grew  angry  on  his  throne, 

And,  with  impartial  eye, 
Measurd  the  mischiefs  they  had  done. 

Then  let  his  arrows  fly, 


PSALM  130.  251 

3  How  was  their  insolence  surprised, 
To  hear  his  thunders  roll ! 
And  all  the  foes  of  Zion  seiz'd 
With  horror  to  the  soul. 
6  Thus  shall  the  men  that  hate  the  saints 
Be  blasted  from  the  sky : 
Their  glory  fades,  their  courage  faints. 
And  all  their  prospects  die. 
T  [What  tho1  they  flourish  tall  and  fair, 
They  have  no  root  beneath  ; 
Their  growth  shall  perish  in  despair, 
And  lie  despis'd  in  death.] 
S  [So  corn,  that  on  the  house-top  stands. 
No  hope  of  harvest  gives  ; 
The  reaper  ne'er  shall  fill  his  hands, 
Nor  binder  fold  the  sheaves.] 

Psalm  130.    CM 

Pardoning  Grace. 

OUT  of  the  deeps  of  long  distress, 
The  borders  of  despair, 
I  sent  my  cries,  to  seek  thy  grace, 
My  groans,  to  move  thine  ear. 

2  Great  God,  should  thy  severer  eye, 

And  thine  impartial  hand, 
Mark  and  revenge  iniquity, 
No  mortal  flesh  could  stand. 

3  But  there  are  pardons  with  my  God, 

For  crimes  of  high  degree  ; 
Thy  Son  has  bought  them  with  his  blood, 
To  draw  us  near  to  thee. 

4  [I  wait  for  thy  salvation,  Lord, 

With  strong  desires  I  wait ; 
My  soul,  invited  by  thy  word, 
Stands  watching  at  thy  gate.] 


252  PSALM  130. 

5  [Just  as  the  guards,  that  keep  the  night. 

Long  for  the  morning  skies, 
Watch  the  first  beams  of  breaking  light. 
And  meet  them  with  their  eyes : 

6  So  waits  my  soul  to  see  thy  grace, 

And  more  intent  than  they, 
Meets  the  first  op'nings  of  thy  face, 
And  finds  a  brighter  day.] 

7  Then  in  the  Lord  let  Israel  trust, 

Let  Israel  seek  his  face  ; 
The  Lord  is  good  as  well  as  just, 
And  plenteous  in  his  grace. 

8  There's  full  redemption  at  his  throne 

For  sinners  long  enslav'd  ; 
The  great  Redeemer  is  his  Son, 
And  Israel  shall  be  sav'd. 


F 


Psalm  130.    L.  M. 

Pardoning  Grace. 
ROM  deep  distress  and  troubled  thoughts 


To  thee,  my  God,  I  rais'd  my  cries  : 
If  thou  severely  mark  our  faults, 
No  flesh  can  stand  before  thine  eyes. 
*2  But  thou  hast  built  thy  throne  of  grace 
Free,  to  dispense  thy  pardons  there, 
That  sinners  may  approach  thy  face, 
And  hope,  and  love,  as  well  as  fear. 
3  As  the  benighted  pilgrims  wait, 
/Ynd  look  and  wish  for  breaking  day  ; 
So  waits  my  soul  before  thy  gate  ; 
When  will  my  God  his  face  display  ? 
1  My  trust  is  fiVd  upon  thy  word, 
Nor  shall  I  trust  thy  word  in  vain  : 
Let  mourning  souls  address  the  Lord, 
And  find  relief  from  all  their  pain. 


PSALM  13:2. 

r»  Great  is  his  love,  and  large  his  grace, 
Thro'  the  redemption  of  his  Son  ; 
He  turns  our  feet  from  sinful  ways, 
And  pardons  what  our  hands  have  done. 

Psalm  131.    CM. 

Humility  and  Submission. 

IS  there  ambition  in  my  heart  ? 
Search,  gracious  God,  and  see  : 
Or  do  I  act  a  haughty  part  ? 
Lord,  I  appeal  to  thee. 
'2  I  charge  my  thoughts,  be  humble  still, 
And  all  my  carriage  mild  ; 
Content,  my  Father,  with  thy  will, 
And  peaceful  as  a  child, 
'i  The  patient  soul,  the  lowly  mind, 
Shall  have  a  large  reward  : 
Let  saints  in  sorrow  lie  resign'd, 
And  trust  a  faithful  Lord. 

Psalm  133.    v.  5,  13-10.  L.  M. 

it  the  Settlement  of  a  Church;  or,  the  Ordination  of  a  .'»/,  \u 

WHERE  shall  we  go  to  seek  and  find 
An  habitation  for  our  God  ? 

A  dwelling  for  th1  eternal  mind ; 

Among  the  sons  of  flesh  and  blood  ? 
1  The  God  of  Jacob  chose  the  hill 

Of  Zion  for  his  ancient  rest ; 

And  Zion  is  his  dwelling  still  ; 

His  church  is  with  his  presence  bless'd. 
\  "  Here  will  I  fix  my  gracious  throne, 

"  And  reign  for  ever,"  saith  the  Lord : 

"  Here  shall  my  power  and  love  be  known, 

"  And  blessings  shall  attend  my  word. 
1  "  Here  will  I  meet  the  hungry  poor, 

"  And  fill  their  souls  with  living  bread  : 


•254  '     PSALM  132. 

M  Sinners,  that  wait  before  my  door, 

u  With  sweet  provisions  shall  be  fed. 
5  u  Girded  witli  truth  and  cloth1d  with  graco 

"  My  priests,  my  ministers,  shall  shine ; 

"  Not  Aaron,  in  his  costly  dress, 

11  Appears  so  glorious  and  divine. 
G  "  The  saints,  unable  to  contain 

"  Their  inward  joys,  shall  shout  and  sing  ; 

14  The  Son  of  David  here  shall  reign, 

"  And  Zion  triumph  in  her  King. 
?  ["  Jesus  shall  see  a  num'rous  seed 

"  Born  here  V  uphold  his  glorious  name  ; 

"  His  crown  shall  flourish  on  his  head, 

11  While  all  his  foes  are  cloth'd  with  shame."] 

Psalm    132.     *>.  4,  5,  7,  8,  15—17.     C.  M. 

A  Church  Established. 
[TVTO  sleep  nor  slumber  to  his  eyes 
i-^l      Good  David  would  afford, 
Till  he  had  found  below  the  skies 
A  dwelling  for  the  Lord. 
"1  The  Lord  in  Zion  plac'd  his  name, 
His  ark  was  settled  there  -, 
And  there  th'  assembled  nation  came 
To  worship  thrice  a  year. 

3  We  trace  no  more  those  toilsome  ways, 

Nor  wander  far  abroad ; 
Where'er  thy  people  meet  for  praise, 
There  is  a  house  for  God.] 

PAUSE. 

4  Arise,  O  King  of  grace,  arise, 

And  enter  to  thy  rest ; 
Lo  !  thy  church  waits  with  longing  eyes, 
Thus  to  be  own'd  and  blessed. 

5  Enter,  with  all  thy  glorious  train, 

Thy  spirit  and  thy  word  ; 


PSALM  133.  255 

All  that  the  ark  did  once  contain, 
Could  no  such  grace  aflbrd. 

6  Here,  mighty  God,  accept  our  vow-. 

Here  let  thy  praise  be  spread  ; 
Bless  the  provisions  of  thy  house, 
And  fill  thy  poor  with  bread. 

7  Here  let  the  Son  of  David  reign, 

Let  God's  Anointed  shine  ; 
Justice  and  truth  his  court  maintain. 
With  love  and  power  dh  ine. 

8  Here  let  him  hold  a  lasting  throne, 

And,  as  his  kingdom  grows, 
Fresh  honours  shall  adorn  his  crown, 
And  shame  confound  his  foes. 

Psalm  133.    C  M. 

Brotherly  Love. 

LO  !  what  an  entertaining  sight 
Those  friendly  brethren  prove, 
Whose  cheerful  hearts  in  bands  unite 
Of  harmony  and  love  ! 

2  Where  streams  of  bliss,  from  Christ,  the  spring. 

Descend  to  every  soul ; 
And  heavenly  peace,  with  balmy  wing, 
Shades  and  bedews  the  whole. 

3  'Tis  like  the  oil,  divinely  sweet, 

On  Aaron's  reverend  head; 
The  trickling  drops  perfum'd  his  feet, 
And  o'er  his  garments  spread. 
1  'Tis  pleasant  as  the  morning  dews 
That  fall  on  Zion's  hill, 
Where  God  his  mildest  glory  shews, 
And  makes  his  grace  distill. 

Psalm  133.    s   M. 

''ommunion  of  Saints  ;  or,  Love  and  Worship  in  a  Family 
EESS'D  are  the  sons  of  peace, 
Whose  hearts  and  hopes  are  one  : 


B 


256  PSALM  133. 

Whose  kind  designs  to  serve  and  please 
Thro'  all  their  actions  run. 
'2  Bless'd  is  the  pious  house 

Where  zeal  and  friendship  meet, 
Their  songs  of  praise,  their  mingled  vows. 
Make  their  communion  sweet. 

3  Thus,  when  on  Aaron's  head 

They  pour'd  the  rich  perfume, 
The  oil  thro'  all  his  raiment  spread. 
And  pleasure  fill'd  the  room. 

4  Thus,  on  the  heavenly  hills, 

The  saints  are  bless'd  above, 
Where  joy,  like  morning  dew,  distills, 
And  all  the  air  is  love. 

Psalm  133.     As  thVl22d  Psalm. 

The  Blessings  of  Friendship. 

HOW  pleasant  'tis  to  see 
Kindred  and  friends  agree, 
Kach  in  his  proper  station  move  ; 
And  each  fulfil  his  part 
With  sympathizing  heart, 
In  all  the  cares  of  life  and  love. 

2  'Tis  like  the  ointment  shed 
On  Aaron's  sacred  head, 

Divinely  rich,  divinely  sweet ; 

The  oil  thro'  all  the  room 

Diffus'd  a  choice  perfume, 
Ran  thro'  his  robes  and  bless'd  his  fact. 

3  Like  fruitful  showers  of  rain, 
That  water  all  the  plain, 

Descending  from  the  neighb'ring  hills ; 

Such  streams  of  pleasure  roll 

Thro'  every  friendly  soul, 
Where  love,  like  heavenly  dew  distills. 
[Repeat  the  first  stanza  to  complete  the  tun 


PSALM  135.  251: 

INalin  134.    C.  M. 

Daily  and  JYi.htly  Devotion. 

YE,  that  obey  th1  immortal  King. 
Attend  his  holy  place  ; 
Bow  to  the  glories  of  his  power, 
And  bless  his  wondrous  grace. 
"2  Lift  up  your  hands  by  morning  light, 
And  send  your  souls  on  high ; 
Raise  your  admiring  thoughts  by  night 
Above  the  starry  sky. 
3  The  God  of  Zion  cheers  our  hearts 
With  rays  of  quick'ning  grace  ; 
The  God  that  spreads  the  heavens  abroad, 
And  rules  the  swelling  seas. 

Psallll  135.  v.  1— 4,  14,  19— 21.    first  part.  L.  31 
The  Church  is  GooVs  House  and  Care. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord,  exalt  his  name, 
While  in  his  earthly  courts  ye  wait. 
Ye  saints,  that  to  his  house  belong, 
Or  stand  attending  at  his  gate. 

2  Praise  ye  the  Lord,  the  Lord  is  good ; 
To  praise  his  name  is  sweet  employ  : 
Israel  he  chose  of  old,  and  still 

His  church  is  his  peculiar  joy. 

3  The  Lord  himself  will  judge  his  saints  ; 
He  treats  his  servants  as  his  friends  : 
And  when  he  hears  their  sore  complaints. 
Repents  the  sorrows  that  he  sends. 

1  Thro'  every  age  the  Lord  declares 
His  name,  and  breaks  th'  oppressor's  rod 
He  gives  his  suff'ring  servants  rest, 
And  will  be  known  th'  Almighty  God. 

5  Bless  ye  the  Lord,  who  taste  his  love. 
People  and  priest  exalt  his  name  ; 
22* 


^58  PSALM  135. 

Among  his  saints  he  ever  dwells  ; 
His  church  is  his  Jerusalem. 

Psalm  135.    v.  b— 12.    second  part.    L.  M. 

The  Works  of  Creation,  Providence,  Redemption  of  Israel,  and 
Destruction  of  Enemies. 

GREAT  is  the  Lord,  exalted  high, 
Above  all  powers  and  every  throne  : 
Whate'er  he  please  in  earth  or  sea, 
Or  heaven  or  hell,  his  hand  hath  done. 

2  At  his  command  the  vapours  rise, 

The  lightnings  flash,  the  thunders  roar  ; 
He  pours  the  rain,  he  brings  the  wind 
And  tempest  from  his  airy  store. 

3  'Twas  he  those  dreadful  tokens  sent, 
O  Egypt,  thro'  thy  stubborn  land  ; 
When  all  thy  first-born,  beasts  and  men 
Fell  dead  by  his  avenging  hand. 

4  What  mighty  nations,  mighty  kings 
He  slew,  and  their  whole  country  gave 
To  Israel,  whom  his  hand  redeem'd, 
No  more  to  be  proud  Pharaoh's  slave. 

5  His  powrer  the  same,  the  same  his  grace. 
That  saves  us  from  the  hosts  of  hell ; 
And  heaven  he  gives  us  to  possess, 
Whence  those  apostate  angels  fell. 

Psalm  135.    C.  M. 

Praise  due  to  God,  not  to  Idols. 

AWAKE,  ye  saints  ;  to  praise  your  Kifig 
Your  sweetest  passions  raise  ; 
Your  pious  pleasure,  while  you  sing 
Increasing  with  the  praise. 
^  Great  is  the  Lord,  and  works  unknown 
Are  his  divine  employ  ; 
But  still  his  saints  are  near  his  throne, 
His  treasure  and  his  joy. 


PSALM  136.  258 

3  Heaven,  earth,  and  sea,  confess  his  hand; 
He  bids  the  vapours  rise  ; 
Lightning  and  storm,  at  his  command, 
Sweep  thro'  the  sounding  skies. 
I  All  power  that  gods  or  kings  have  claim'd. 
Is  found  with  him  alone  ; 
But  heathen  gods  should  ne'er  be  nam'd 
Where  our  Jehovah's  known. 
5  Which  of  the  stocks  and  stones  they  trust. 
Can  give  them  showers  of  rain  ? 
In  vain  they  worship  glitt'ring  dust, 
And  pray  to  gold  in  vain. 
G  [Their  gods  have  tongues  that  speechless  prove, 
Such  as  their  makers  gave  ; 
Their  feet  were  never  form'd  to  move, 
Nor  hands  have  power  to  save. 
7  Blind  are  their  eyes,  their  ears  are  deaf, 
Nor  hear  when  mortals  pray  ; 
Mortals,  that  wait  for  their  relief, 
Are  blind  and  deaf  as  they.] 
S  Ye  nations,  know  the  living  God, 
Serve  him  with  faith  and  fear  ; 
He  makes  the  churches  his  abode. 
And  claims  your  honours  there. 

Psalm  136.    C  M. 

Tod's  Wonders  of  Creation,  Providence,  Redemption  of  Israel,  and 
Salvation  of  his  People. 

GIVE  thanks  to  God,  the  sovereign  Lord, 
"  His  mercies  still  endure,1' 
And  be  the  King  of  kings  ador'd 
"  His  truth  is  ever  sure." 
'2  What  wonders  hath  his  wisdom  done, 
"  How  mighty  is  his  hand  !" 
Heaven,  earth,  and  sea,  he  fram'd  alone. 
te  How  wide  is  his  command  !" 


Wd  PSALM  136. 

3  The  sun  supplies  the  day  with  light ; 

"  How  bright  his  counsels  shine  !" 
The  moon  and  stars  adorn  the  night ; 
"  His  works  are  all  divine  !" 

4  [He  struck  the  sons  of  Egypt  dead  : 

41  How  dreadful  is  his  rod  !" 
And  thence  with  joy  his  people  led : 
"  How  gracious  is  our  God!" 

5  He  cleft  the  swelling  sea  in  two : 

"  His  arm  is  great  in  might :" 
He  gave  the  tribes  a  passage  through  ; 

"  His  power  and  grace  unite." 
(3  But  Pharaoh's  army  there  he  drown'd  ; 

"  How  glorious  are  his  ways!" 
And  brought  his  saints  thro'  desert  ground 

"  Eternal  be  his  praise." 

7  Great  monarchs  fell  beneath  his  hand  ; 

"  Victorious  is  his  sword  ;" 
While  Israel  took  the  promisM  land  • 
'*  And  faithful  is  his  word."] 

8  He  saw  the  nations  dead  in  sin ; 

"  He  felt  his  pity  move :" 
How  sad  the  state  the  world  was  in  ! 
"  How  boundless  was  his  love  !" 

9  He  sent  to  save  us  from  our  wo ; 

"  His  goodness  never  fails  ;" 
From  death  and  hell,  and  every  foe  ; 

"  And  still  his  grace  prevails." 
10  Give  thanks  to  God,  the  heavenly  King  ; 

"  His  mercies  still  endure  ;" 
Let  the  whole  earth  his  praises  sing, 

"  His  truth  is  ever  sure." 

Psalm    136.     As  the  148th  Psalm, 
IVE  thanks  to  God  most  high, 
The  universal  Lord ; 


G 


PSALM  13G.  261 


The  sovereign  King  of  Kings: 
And  be  his  grace  adorM. 
"  His  power  and  grace 
"  Are  still  the  same  ; 
"  And  let  his  name 
"  Have  endless  praise." 

2  How  mighty  is  his  hand ! 
What  wonders  hath  he  done  f 
He  form'd  the  earth  and  seas, 
And  spread  the  heavens  alone. 

"  Thy  mercy,  Lord, 
"  Shall  still  endure  ; 
"  And  ever  sure 
"  Abide  thy  word," 

3  His  wisdom  framVi  the  sun 
To  crown  the  day  with  light ; 
The  moon  and  twinkling  stars 
To  cheer  the  darksome  night. 

"  His  power  and  grace 

11  Are  still  the  same  ; 

"  And  let  his  name 

li  Have  endless  praise." 
I  [He  smote  the  first-born  sons. 
The  flower  of  Egypt,  dead ; 
And  thence  his  chosen  tribes 
With  joy  and  glory  led. 

"  Thy  mercy,  Lord, 

"  Shall  still  endure  ; 

11  And  ever  sure 

"  Abides  thy  word." 
5  His  power  and  lifted  rod 
Cleft  the  Red  Sea  in  two  ; 
And  for  his  people  made 
A  wondrous  passage  through. 

"  His  power  and  grace 

-;  Are  still  the  same  : 


2G2  PSALM   136. 

"  And  let  his  name 
"  Have  endless  praise.11 

6  But  cruel  Pharaoh  there, 
With  all  his  host,  he  drown1d 
And  brought  his  Israel  safe 
Thro1  a  long  desert  ground. 

"  Thy  mercy,  Lord, 
"  Shall  still  endure  ; 
"  And  ever  sure 
"  Abides  thy  word.11] 

PAUSE. 

7  The  kings  of  Canaan  fell 
Beneath  his  dreadful  hand  ; 
While  his  own  servants  took 
Possession  of  their  land. 

"  His  power  and  grace 
"  Are  still  the  same  ; 
"  And  let  his  name 
"  Have  endjess  praise." 
S  He  saw  the  nations  lie 
All  perishing  in  sin, 
And  pity'd  the  sad  state 
The  ruinM  world  was  in. 
"  Thy  mercy,  Lord, 
"  Shall  still  endure; 
"  And  ever  sure 
"  Abides  thy  word.11 
9  He  sent  his  only  Son, 
To  save  us  from  our  wo, 
From  Satan,  sin,  and  death, 
And  evVy  hurtful  foe. 
lt  His  power  and  grace 
"  Are  still  the  same  ; 
{t  And  let  his  name 
"  Have  endless  praise.11 


PSALM   136.  263 

10  Give  thanks  aloud  to  God, 
To  God  the  heavenly  King ; 
And  let  the  spacious  earth 
His  works  and  glories  sing. 

u  Thy  mercy,  Lord, 

"  Shall  still  endure  ; 

u  And  ever  sure 

11  Abides  thy  word.1' 

Psalm  136.     Abridged.     L.  M. 

GIVE  to  our  God  immortal  praise, 
Mercy  and  truth  are  all  his  ways ; 

■•  Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 

"  Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song." 
■2  Give  to  the  Lord  oflords  renown, 

The  King  of  kings  with  glory  crown  : 

"  His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

"  When  lords  and  kings  are  known  no  more." 
3  He  built  the  earth,  he  spread  the  sky, 

And  fiVd  the  starry  lights  on  high  : 

"  Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 

u  Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song.1" 
A  He  fills  the  sun  with  morning  light, 

He  bids  the  moon  direct  the  night : 

"  His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

•:  When  suns  and  moons  shall  shine  no  more.' 

5  The  Jews  he  freed  from  Pharaoh's  hand, 
And  brought  them  to  the  promisM  land  : 
"  Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 

';  Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song.,, 

6  He  saw  the  Gentiles  dead  in  sin, 
And  felt  his  pity  move  within  ; 

"  His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

<•  When  death  and  sin  shall  reign  no  more." 


264  PSALM  137. 

7  He  sent  his  Son  with  power  to  save 
From  guilt,  and  darkness,  and  the  grave ; 
"  Wonders  of  grace  to  God  belong, 

"  Repeat  his  mercies  in  your  song." 

8  Thro'  this  vain  world  he  guides  our  feet, 
And  leads  us  to  his  heavenly  seat : 

"  His  mercies  ever  shall  endure, 

"  When  this  vain  world  shall  be  no  more." 

Psalm  137. 

Babylonian  Captivity. 

ALONG  the  banks  where  Babel's  current  flows, 
Our  captive  bands  in  deep  despondence  stray'd 
While  Zion's  fall  in  sad  rememb'rance  rose, 
Her  friends,  her  children,  mingled  with  the  dead. 

2  The  tuneless  harp,  that  once  with  joy  we  strung, 
When  praise  employ'd  and  mirth  inspir'd  the  lay, 
Tn  mournful  silence  on  the  willows  hung, 

And  growing  grief  prolong'd  the  tedious  day. 

3  The  barb'rous  tyrants,  to  increase  the  wo, 
With  taunting  smiles,  a  song  of  Zion  claim  : 
Bid  sacred  praise  in  strains  melodious  flow, 
While  they  blaspheme  the  great  Jehovah's  name. 

4  But  how,  in  heathen  chains  and  lands  unknown 
Shall  Israel's  sons  a  song  of  Zion  raise? 

O  hapless  Salem,  God's  terrestrial  throne, 
Thou  land  of  glory,  sacred  mount  of  praise. 

5  If  e'er  my  mem'ry  lose  thy  lovely  name, 
If  my  cold  heart  neglect  thy  kindred  race, 
Let  dire  destruction  seize  this  guilty  frame ; 
My  hand  shall  perish  and  my  voice  shall  cease. 

6  Yet  shall  the  Lord,  who  hears  when  Zion  calls. 
O'ertake  her  foes  with  terror  and  dismay, 

His  arm  avenge  her  desolated  walls, 
And  raise  his  children  to  eternal  day. 


PSALM  139.  265 

Psalm  138.    L.  M. 

Restoring  and  Preserving  Grace. 

WITH  all  my  powers  of  heart  and  tongue. 
I'll  praise  my  Maker  in  my  song  ; 

Angels  shall  hear  the  notes  I  raise, 

Approve  the  song,  and  join  the  praise. 
2  Angels,  that  make  thy  church  their  care, 

Shall  witness  my  devotion  there  ; 

While  holy  zeal  directs  mine  eyes 

To  thy  fair  temple  in  the  skies.] 
■)  I'll  sing  thy  truth  and  mercy,  Lord, 

I'll  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  word  : 

Not  all  thy  works  and  names  below 

So  much  thy  power  and  glory  show. 

4  To  God  1  cry'd,  when  troubles  rose ; 
He  heard  me,  and  subduM  my  foes : 
He  did  my  rising  fears  control, 

And  strength  diffusM  thro'  all  my  soul. 

5  The  God  of  heaven  maintains  his  state, 
Frowns  on  the  proud,  and  scorns  the  great  ; 
Uut  from  his  throne  descends  to  bless 

The  humble  souls  that  trust  his  grace. 

6  Amidst  a  thousand  snares  I  stand, 
Upheld  and  guarded  by  thy  hand ; 
Thy  words  my  fainting  soul  revive, 
And  keep  my  dying  faith  alive. 

7  Grace  will  complete  what  grace  begins. 
To  save  from  sorrows  or  from  sins ; 
The  work  that  wisdom  undertakes, 
Eternal  mercy  ne'er  forsakes. 

Psalm  139.     first  tart.     L.  M. 
The  All-seeing  God. 

LORD,  thou  hast  search  VI  and  seen  me  thro1 : 
Thine  eye  commands,  with  piercing  view, 


•2G6  PSALM  139. 

My  rising  and  my  resting  hours, 

My  heart  and  flesh,  with  all  their  powers. 

2  My  thoughts,  before  they  are  my  own, 
Are  to  my  God  distinctly  known  ; 
He  knows  the  words  I  mean  to  speak. 
Ere  from  my  op'ning  lips  they  break. 

o   Within  thy  circling  power  I  stand, 
On  every  side  I  find  thy  hand  : 
Awake,  asleep,  at  home,  abroad, 
I  am  surrounded  still  with  God. 

4  Amazing  knowledge,  vast  and  great ! 
What  large  extent !  what  lofty  height ! 
My  soul,  with  all  the  powers  I  boast, 
Is  in  the  boundless  prospect  lost. 

.">  "  O  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast, 
"  Wher'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest ; 
"  Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 
"  Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there." 

FAUSE  THE  FIRST. 

6  Could  I  so  false,  so  faithless  prove, 
To  quit  thy  service  and  thy  love, 
Where,  Lord,  could  I  thy  presence  shun, 
Or  from  thy  dreadful  glory  run  ? 

7  If  up  to  heaven  I  take  my  flight, 

'Tis  there  thou  dwell'st  enthron'd  in  light : 
Or  dive  to  hell,  there  vengeance  reigns, 
And  Satan  groans  beneath  thy  chains. 

8  If  mounted  on  a  morning  ray 
I  fly  beyond  the  western  sea, 

Thy  swifter  hand  would  first  arrive. 
And  there  arrest  thy  fugitive. 

9  Or  should  1  try  to  shun  thy  sight 
Beneath  the  spreading  veil  of  night, 
One  glance  of  thine,  one  piercing  ray. 
Would  kindle  darkness  into  dav. 


PSALM  139.  267 

10  "  O  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast, 
"  Where'er  I  rove,  where'er  I  rest, 

%l  Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 
"  Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there." 

PAUSE   THE  SECOND. 

11  The  veil  of  night  is  no  disguise, 

No  screen  from  thy  all-searching  eyes ; 

Thy  hand  can  seize  thy  foes  as  soon 

Through  midnight  shades  as  blazing  noon. 
1*2  Midnight  and  noon  in  this  agree, 

Great  God,  they're  both  alike  to  thee : 

Not  death  can  hide  what  God  will  spy, 

And  hell  lies  naked  to  his  eye. 
13  "  O  may  these  thoughts  possess  my  breast, 

Where'er  1  rove,  where'er  1  rest ; 

"  Nor  let  my  weaker  passions  dare 
"    Consent  to  sin,  for  God  is  there." 

Psallll     139.       SECOND  PART.       L.    M. 

The  wonderful  formation  ofMan* 

^ITJlWAS  from  thy  hand,  my  God,  I  came 
JL    A  work  of  such  a  curious  frame  ; 

In  me  thy  fearful  wonders  shine, 

And  each  proclaim  thy  skill  divine. 
'2  Thine  eyes  did  all  my  limbs  survey, 

Which  yet  in  dark  confusion  lay ; 

Thou  saw'st  the  daily  growth  they  took, 

Form'd  by  the  model  of  thy  book. 
3  By  thee  my  growing  parts  were  nam'd, 

And  what  thy  sovereign  counsels  fram'd, 

(The  breathing  lungs,  the  beating  heart,) 

Was  copy'd  with  unerring  art. 
1  At  last,  to  show  my  Maker's  name, 

God  stamp'd  his  image  on  my  frame, 

And,  in  some  unknown  moment,  join'd 

The  finish'd  members  to  the  mind. 


268  PSALM  139. 

5  There  the  young  seeds  of  thought  began. 
And  all  the  passions  of  the  man  ; 
Great  God,  our  infant  nature  pays 
Immortal  tribute  to  thy  praise. 

PAUSE. 

6  Lord,  since,  in  my  advancing  age, 
I've  acted  on  life's  busy  stage, 

Thy  thoughts  of  love  to  me  surmount 
The  power  of  numbers  to  recount. 

7  1  could  survey  the  ocean  o'er, 

And  count  each  sand  that  makes  the  shore 
Before  my  swiftest  thoughts  could  trace 
The  num'rous  wonders  of  thy  grace  ! 

8  These  on  my  heart  are  still  impress'd. 
With  these  I  give  my  eyes  to  rest ; 
And,  at  my  waking  hour,  1  find 

God  and  his  love  possess  my  mind. 

Psalm   1 39.    third  part.    L.  M. 

Sincerity  professed,  and  Giace  tried;  or,  the  Heart-searching  God* 

MY  God,  what  inward  grief  I  feel, 
When  impious  men  transgress  thy  will ! 
I  mourn  to  hear  their  lips  profane, 
Take  thy  tremendous  name  in  vain. 

2  Does  not  my  soul  detest  and  hate 
The  sons  of  malice  and  deceit  ? 
Those  that  oppose  thy  laws  and  thee, 
I  count  for  enemies  to  me. 

3  Lord,  search  my  soul,  try  every  thought, 
Tho'  my  own  heart  accuse  me  not 

Of  walking  in  a  false  disguise, 
I  beg  the  trial  of  thine  eyes 

4  Doth  secret  mischief  lurk  within  ? 
Do  I  indulge  some  unknown  sin  ? 
O  turn  my  feet  whene'er  I  stray, 
And  lead  me  in  thy  perfect  way. 


PSALM  139.  2Q0 

Psalm  139.    first  part.    C.  M. 

God  is  every  where. 

IN  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee, 
In  vain  my  soul  would  try 
To  shun  thy  presence,  Lord,  or  flee 
The  notice  of  thine  eye. 
'2  Thy  all-surrounding  sight  surveys 
My  rising  and  my  rest, 
My  public  walks,  my  private  ways. 
And  secrets  of  my  breast. 

3  My  thoughts  lie  open  to  the  Lord, 

Before  they're  form'd  within  ; 
And  ere  my  lips  pronounce  the  word, 
He  knows  the  sense  I  mean. 

4  O  wondrous  knowledge,  deep  and  high. 

Where  can  a  creature  hide  ? 
Within  thy  circling  arms  I  lie, 

Enclos'd  on  every  side. 
.3  So  let  thy  grace  surround  me  still. 

And  like  a  bulwark  prove, 
To  guard  my  soul  from  every  ill, 

Secur'd  by  sovereign  love. 

PAUSE. 

6  Lord,  where  shall  guilty  souls  retire. 

Forgotten  and  unknown  ? 
In  hell  they  meet  thy  dreadful  fire. 
In  heaven  thy  glorious  throne. 

7  Should  I  suppress  my  vital  breath, 

To  'scape  the  wrath  divine, 
Thy  voice  would  break  the  bars  of  death. 
And  make  the  grave  resign. 

5  If,  wing'd  with  beams  of  morning  light, 

1  fly  beyond  the  west, 
Thy  hand,  which  must  support  my  flight, 
Would  soon  betray  my  rest. 
23* 


!70  PSALM  139, 

9  If  o'er  my  sins  1  think  to  draw 
The  curtains  of  the  night, 
Those  flaming  eyes  that  guard  thy  law 
Would  turn  the  shades  to  light. 
10  The  beams  of  noon,  the  midnight  hour 
Are  both  alike  to  thee  : 
O  may  I  ne'er  provoke  that  power 
From  which  I  cannot  flee. 
Psalm  139.    second  part.    C.  M. 

The  Wisdom  of  God  in  the  formation  of  Man. 

WHEN  I,  with  pleasing  wonder,  stand 
And  all  my  frame  survey, 
Lord,  'tis  thy  work,  I  own  thy  hand 
Thus  built  my  humble  clay. 
'I  Thy  hand  my  heart  and  reins  possess'd 
Where  unborn  nature  grew ; 
Thy  wisdom  all  my  features  trac'd, 
And  all  my  members  drew. 

3  Thine  eye,  with  nicest  care  survey'd 

The  growth  of  every  part, 
Till  the  whole  scheme  thy  thoughts  had  laid 
Was  copy'd  by  thy  art. 

4  Heaven,  earth,  and  sea,  and  fire,  and  wind 

Show  me  thy  wondrous  skill  : 
But  I  review  myself,  and  find 
Diviner  wonders  still. 

5  Thy  awful  glories  round  me  shine, 

My  flesh  proclaims  thy  praise  ; 
Lord,  to  thy  works  of  nature  join 
Thy  miracles  of  grace. 

Psalm   139.     v.  14,  17,  18.     third  part.     C.  M 

The  Mercies  of  God  innumeraUe. 
An  Evening  Psalm. 

LORD,  when  I  count  thy  mercies  o'er. 
They  strike  me  with  surprise  ; 


PSALM  141.  271 

Not  all  the  sands  that  spread  the  shore, 
To  equal  numbers  rise. 

2  My  flesh,  with  fear  and  wonder,  stand> 

The  product  of  thy  skill, 
And  hourly  blessings  from  thy  hands] 
Thy  thoughts  of  love  reveal. 

3  These  on  my  heart  by  night  I  keep  ; 

How  kind,  how  dear  to  me  ! 
O  may  the  hour  that  ends  my  sleep 
Still  find  my  thoughts  with  thee. 
Psalm  140.    CM. 

PROTECT  us,  Lord,  from  fatal  harm  ; 
Behold  our  rising  woes  ; 
We  trust  alone  thy  powerful  arm, 
To  scatter  all  our  foes. 
1  Their  tongue  is  like  a  poison'd  dart, 
Their  thoughts  are  full  of  guile ; 
While  rage  and  carnage  swell  their  heart 
They  wear  a  peaceful  smile. 
'>  O  God  of  grace,  thy  guardian  care, 
When  foes  without  invade, 
Or  spread  within  a  deeper  snare, 
Supplies  our  constant  aid. 

4  Let  falsehood  flee  before  thy  face. 

Thy  heavenly  truth  extend, 
All  nations  taste  thy  heavenly  grace, 
And  all  delusions  end. 

5  With  daily  bread  the  poor  supply, 

The  cause  of  justice  plead  ; 
And  be  thy  church  exalted  high, 
With  Christ  the  glorious  head. 

Psalm  141.    v.  2—5.    L.  31 

Watchfulness  and  Brotherly  Love. 
A  Morning  or  Evening  Psalm. 

MY  God,  accept  my  early  vows, 
Like  morning  incense  in  thine  house, 


•272  PSALM  142. 

And  let  my  nightly  worship  rise, 
Sweet  as  the  evening  sacrifice. 

2  Watch  o'er  my  lips,  and  guard  them,  Lord. 
From  every  rash  and  heedless  word, 

Nor  let  my  feet  incline  to  tread 
The  guilty  path  where  sinners  lead. 

3  O  may  the  righteous,  when  I  stray, 
Smite  and  reprove  my  wandering  way  ! 
Their  gentle  words,  like  ointment  shed, 
Shall  never  bruise,  but  cheer  my  head. 

1  When  I  behold  them  press'd  with  grief, 
I'll  cry  to  heaven  for  their  relief; 
And  by  my  warm  petitions,  prove 
How  much  I  prize  their  faithful  love. 
Psalm  142.    C.  M. 

God  is  the  Hope  of  the  Helpless. 

10  God  I  made  my  sorrows  known, 
From  God  I  sought  relief; 
In  long  complaints,  before  his  throne, 
I  pour'd  out  all  my  grief. 

2  My  soul  was  overwhelm'd  with  woes, 
My  heart  began  to  break  ; 

My  God,  who  all  my  burdens  knows. 
Beholds  the  way  I  take. 

3  On  every  side  1  cast  mine  eye, 
And  found  my  helpers  gone, 

While  friends  and  strangers  pass'd  me  by 

Neglected,  or  unknown, 
t  Then  did  I  raise  a  louder  cry, 

And  call'd  thy  mercy  near ; 
uThou  art  my  portion  when  I  die, 

"  Be  thou  my  refuge  here." 
5  Lord,  I  am  brought  exceeding  low, 

Now  let  thine  ear  attend, 
And  make  my  foes,  who  vex  me,  know 

I've  an  Almighty  Friend. 


T 


PSALM  143.  273 

0  From  my  sad  prison  set  me  free, 
Then  shall  I  praise  thy  name, 
And  holy  men  shall  join  with  me, 
Thy  kindness  to  proclaim. 

Psalm  143.    L.  M. 

Complaint  of  heavy  Afflictions  in  Mind  and  Body. 

MY  righteous  Judge,  my  gracious  God, 
Hear  when  I  spread  my  hands  abroad, 

And  cry  for  succour  from  thy  throne  ; 

O  make  thy  truth  and  mercy  known  ! 
*3  Let  judgment  not  against  me  pass  : 

Behold  thy  servant  pleads  thy  grace  ' 

Should  justice  call  us  to  thy  bar, 

No  man  alive  is  guiltless  there. 
3  Look  down,  in  pity,  Lord,  and  see 

The  mighty  woes  that  burden  me  ; 

Down  to  the  dust  my  life  is  brought, 

Like  one  long  bury'd  and  forgot. 
1  I  dwell  in  darkness,  and  unseen, 

My  heart  is  desolate  within  : 

My  thoughts,  in  musing  silence,  trace 

The  ancient  wonders  of  thy  grace. 
5  Thence  I  derive  a  glimpse  of  hope, 

To  bear  my  sinking  spirits  up  ; 

I  stretch  my  hands  to  God  again, 

And  thirst,  like  parched  lands  for  rain, 
G  For  thee  I  thirst,  I  pray,  I  mourn  ; 

When  will  thy  smiling  face  return  ? 

Shall  all  my  joys  on  earth  remove, 

And  God  for  ever  hide  his  love  '( 
T  My  God,  thy  long  delay  to  save, 

Will  sink  thy  pns'ner  to  the  grave  ! 

My  heart  grows  faint,  and  dim  mine  eye  : 

Make  haste  to  help  before  I  die, 


274  PSALM  144. 

S  The  night  is  witness  to  my  tears, 
Distressing  pains,  distracting  fears ; 
Oh  !  might  I  hear  thy  morning  voice, 
How  would  my  weary'd  powers  rejoice 

9  In  thee  1  trust,  to  thee  I  sigh, 
And  lift  my  weary  soul  on  high  ; 
For  thee  sit  waiting  all  the  day, 
And  wear  the  tiresome  hours  away. 

10  Break  off  my  fetters,  Lord,  and  show 
The  path  in  which  my  feet  should  go  : 
If  snares  and  foes  beset  the  road, 

I  flee  to  hide  me  near  my  God. 

11  Teach  me  to  do  thy  holy  will, 
And  lead  me  to  thy  heavenly  hill ; 
Let  the  good  Spirit  of  thy  love 
Conduct  me  to  thy  courts  above. 

12  Then  shall  my  soul  no  more  complain. 
The  tempter  then  shall  rage  in  vain  ; 
And  flesh,  and  sin,  my  foes  before, 
Shall  never  vex  my  spirit  more. 

Psalm  144.    »•  i»2.    first  part.    C.  M 

Assistance  and  Victory  in  the  Spiritual  Warfare. 

FOR  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord, 
My  Saviour  and  my  shield  ; 
He  sends  his  spirit  with  his  word, 
To  arm  me  for  the  field. 

2  When  sin  and  hell  their  force  unite. 

He  makes  my  soul  his  care  ; 
Instructs  me  in  the  heavenly  fight. 
And  guards  me  thro'  the  war. 

3  A  friend  and  helper  so  divine, 

My  fainting  hope  shall  raise; 
He  makes  the  glorious  vict'ry  mine, 
And  his  shall  be  the  praise. 


PSALM  145.  275 

Psalm    144.      V.  3—6.      SECO>-D  PART.      C.  M. 
The  Vanity  of  Man,  and  Condescension  of  God. 

LORD,  what  is  man,  poor  feeble  man, 
Born  of  the  earth  at  first  ? 
His  life  a  shadow,  'light  and  vain, 
Still  hast'ning  to  the  dust ! 
2  Oh  what  is  feeble  dying  man, 
Or  all  his  sinful  race, 
That  God  should  make  it  his  concern 
To  visit  him  with  grace  ! 
"J  That  God,  who  darts  his  lightnings  down. 
Who  shakes  the  worlds  above, 
What  terrors  wait  His  awful  frown  ! 
How  wondrous  is  his  love  ! 

Psalm  144.    v.  12—15.    L.  M. 

Grace  above  Riches  ;  or,  the  happy  Nation.] 

HAPPY  the  city,  where  their  sons, 
Like  pillars  round  a  palace  set, 

And  daughters,  bright  as  polish'd  stones, 

Give  strength  and  beauty  to  the  state. 
'2  Happy  the  land,  in  culture  dress'd, 

Whose  flocks  and  corn  have  large  increase 

Where  men  securely  work  or  rest, 

Nor  sons  of  plunder  break  their  peace. 
3  Happy  the  nation  thus  endow'd,    ■ 

But  more  divinely  bless'd  are  those 

On  whom  th1  all-sufficient  God 

Himself,  with  all  his  grace  bestows. 

Psalm  145.    L.  M. 

Tlie  Greatness  of  God. 
j^MY  God,  my  King,  thy  various  praise, 
if  J.  Shall  fill  the  remnant  of  my  days  ; 
Thy  grace  employ  my  humble  tongue 
Till  death  and  glory  raise  the  song. 


•276  PSALM  145. 

*2  The  wings  of  every  hour  shall  bear 

Some  thankful  tribute  to  thine  ear. 

And  every  setting  sun  shall  see 

New  works  of  duty  done  for  thee. 
3  Thy  truth  and  justice  I'll  proclaim  ; 

Thy  bounty  flows,  an  endless  stream  ; 

Thy  mercy  swift,  thine  anger  slow, 

But  dreadful  to  the  stubborn  foe. 
I  Thy  works  with  sovereign  glory  shine,. 

And  speak  thy  majesty  divine  ; 

Let  every  realm  with  joy  proclaim 

The  sound  and  honour  of  thy  name. 
5  Let  distant  times  and  nations  raise 

The  long  succession  of  thy  praise  ; 

And  unborn  ages  make  my  song 

The  joy  and  triumph  of  their  tongue. 
G  But  who  can  speak  thy  wondrous  deeds? 

Thy  greatness  all  our  thoughts  exceeds  : 

Vast  and  unsearchable  thy  ways  ! 

Vast  and  immortal  be  thy  praise  ! 

i'salm  145.     v.  1— 7,  11—13.     first  part.     C.  M 

The  Greatness  of  God. 

LONG  as  I  live,  Til  bless  thy  name, 
My  King,  my  God  of  love  ; 
My  work  and  joy  shall  be  the  same, 
In  the  bright  world  above. 
'2  Great  is  the  Lord,  his  power  unknown. 
And  let  his  praise  be  great ; 
I'll  sing  the  honours  of  thy  throne, 
Thy  works  of  grace  repeat. 
3  Thy  grace  shall  dwell  upon  my  tongue 
And  while  my  lips  rejoice, 
The  men  that  hear  my  sacred  song 
Shall  join  their  cheerful  voice. 


PSALM  145.  '277 

• 

i   lathers  to  sons  shall  teach  thy  name. 
And  children  learn  thy  ways  ; 
Ages  to  come  thy  truth  proclaim, 
And  nations  sound  thy  praise. 

5  Thy  glorious  deeds  of  ancient  date, 

Shall  thro'  the  world  be  known  ; 
Thine  arm  of  power,  thy  heavenly  state 
With  public  splendour  shown. 

6  The  world  is  manag'd  by  thy  hands, 

Thy  saints  are  rul'd  by  love  ; 

And  thine  eternal  kingdom  stands, 

Tho1  rocks  and  hills  remove. 

INallll     145.       V.  7,  &C.       SECOND  PART.       C.  M 
The  Goodness  of  God. 

SWEET  is  the  mem'ry  of  thy  grace, 
My  God,  my  heavenly  King ; 
Let  age  to  age  thy  righteousness 
In  sounds  of  glory  sing. 
'2  God  reigns  on  high,  but  ne'er  confines 
His  goodness  to  the  skies  ; 
Thro'  the  whole  earth  his  bounty  shines 
And  every  want  supplies. 
3  With  longing  eyes  thy  creatures  wait 
On  thee  for  daily  food  ; 
Thy  liberal  hand  provides  their  meat, 
And  fills  their  mouths  with  good. 
•i  How  kind  are  thy  compassions,  Lord, 
How  slow  thine  anger  moves  ! 
But  soon  he  sends  his  pard'ning  word 
To  cheer  the  souls  he  loves. 
r>  Creatures,  with  all  their  endless  race, 
Thy  power  and  praise  proclaim  ; 
But  saints,  that  taste  thy  richer  grace, 
Delight  to  bless  thy  name. 
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v>78  PSALM  146. 


L 


Psalm    145.      V.  14,  17,  &C      THIRD  TART.      C.  M, 
Mercy  to  Sufferers  ;  or,  God  hearing  Prayer. 
ET  every  tongue  thy  goodness  speak, 
Thou  sovereign  Lord  of  all ; 
Thy  strenght'ning  hands  uphold  the  weak. 
And  raise  the  poor  that  fall. 
'I  When  sorrow  bows  the  spirit  down, 
Or  virtue  lies  distress'd 
Beneath  some  proud  oppressors  frown. 
Thou  giv'st  the  mourners  rest. 

3  The  Lord  supports  our  sinking  days 

And  guides  our  giddy  youth : 
Holy  and  just  are  all  his  ways, 
And  all  his  words  are  truth. 

4  He  knows  the  pains  his  servants  feeL 

He  hears  his  children  cry ; 
And  their  best  wishes  to  fulfil, 
His  grace  is  ever  nigh. 

5  His  mercy  never  shall  remove 

From  men  of  heart  sincere; 
He  saves  the  souls  whose  humble  love 

Is  join'd  with  holy  fear. 
(3  [His  stubborn  foes  his  sword  shall  slay, 

And  pierce  their  hearts  with  pain  ; 
But  none  that  serve  the  Lord  shall  say.. 

"  They  sought  his  aid  in  vain."] 
7  [My  lips  shall  dwell  upon  his  praise 

And  spread  his  fame  abroad  : 
Let  all  the  sons  of  Adam  raise 

The  honours  of  their  God.] 

Psalm  146.    L.  M. 

Praise  to  God  for  his  Goodness  and  Truth. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord,  my  heart  shall  join 
In  work  so  pleasant,  so  divine  ; 


PSALM  147.  279 

Xou ',  while  the  flesh  is  mine  abode, 

And  when  my  soul  ascends  to  God, 

Praise  shall  employ  my  noblest  powers 

While  immortality  endures; 

My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 

While  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last. 

Why  should  I  make  a  man  my  trust  ? 

Princes  must  die  and  turn  to  dust ; 

Their  breath  departs,  their  pomp  and  power. 

And  thoughts  all  vanish  in  an  hour. 

Happy  the  man  whose  hopes  rely 

On  Israel's  God  :  he  made  the  sky, 

And  earth,  and  seas,  with  all  their  train, 

And  none  shall  find  his  promise  vain. 

His  truth  for  ever  stands  secure : 

He  saves  th'  oppress'd,  he  feeds  the  poor : 

He  sends  the  lab'ring  conscience  peace, 

And  grants  the  pris'ner  sweet  release. 

The  Lord  to  sight  restores  the  blind ; 

The  Lord  supports  the  sinking  mind : 

He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress, 

The  widow,  and  the  fatherless. 

He  loves  his  saints,  he  knows  them  well. 

But  turns  the  wicked  down  to  hell : 

Thy  God,  O  Zion,  ever  reigns  ; 

Praise  him  in  everlasting  strains. 

Psalm   147.     As  the  11 3th  Psalm 
Praise  to  God  for  his  Goodness  and  Truth. 

I'LL  praise  my  Maker  with  my  breath, 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 
Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers  : 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life,  and  thought,  and  being,  last. 
Or  immortality  endures. 


280  PSALM  147, 

2  Why  should  I  make  a  man  my  trust  ? 
Princes  must  die  and  turn  to  dust ; 

Vain  is  the  help  of  flesh  and  blood : 
Their  breath  departs,  their  pomp,  and  power 
And  thoughts,  all  vanish  in  an  hour, 

Nor  can  they  make  their  promise  good. 

3  Happy  the  man  whose  hopes  rely 
On  Israel's  God :  he  made  the  sky, 

And  earth,  and  seas,  with  all  their  train : 
His  truth  for  ever  stands  secure ; 
He  saves  th'  oppress'd,  he  feeds  the  poor: 

And  none  shall  find  his  promise  vain. 

4  The  Lord  hath  eyes  to  give  the  blind : 
The  Lord  supports  the  sinking  mind ; 

He  sends  the  lab'ring  conscience  peace  : 
He  helps  the  stranger  in  distress, 
The  widow,  and  the  fatherless, 

And  grants  the  pris'ner  sweet  release, 

5  He  loves  his  saints,  he  knows  them  well- 
But  turns  the  wicked  down  to  hell ; 

Thy  God,  O  Zion,  ever  reigns: 
Let  every  tongue,  let  every  age, 
In  this  exalted  work  engage  ; 

Praise  him  in  everlasting  strains. 

6  I'll  praise  him  while  he  lends  me  breath, 
And  when  my  voice  is  lost  in  death, 

Praise  shall  employ  my  nobler  powers 
My  days  of  praise  shall  ne'er  be  past, 
While  life,  and  thought,  and  being  last, 

Or  immortality  endures. 

Psalm  147.    first  part.    L.  m. 

The  Divine  Nature,  Providence  and  Grace. 

PRAISE  ye  the  Lord ;  'tis  good  to  rais< 
Our  hearts  and  voices  in  his  praise  ; 
His  nature  and  his  works  invite 
To  make  this  duty  our  delight, 


PSALM  147.  2S1 

'2  The  Lord  builds  up  Jerusalem, 

And  gathers  nations  to  his  name : 

His  mercy  melts  the  stubborn  soul, 

And  makes  the  broken  spirit  whole. 
3  He  form'd  the  stars,  those  heavenly  flames, 

He  counts  their  numbers,  calls  their  names  ; 

His  sovereign  wisdom  knows  no  bound, 

A  deep,  where  all  our  thoughts  are  drown'd. 
I  Great  is  our  Lord,  and  great  his  might, 

And  all  his  glories  infinite  : 

He  crowns  the  meek,  rewards  the  just. 

And  treads  the  wicked  to  the  dust. 

PAUSE. 

-">  Sing  to  the  Lord,  exalt  him  high, 

Who  spreads  his  clouds  around  the  sky ; 
There  he  prepares  the  fruitful  rain, 
Nor  lets  the  drops  descend  in  vain. 

6  He  makes  the  grass  the  hills  adorn, 
And  clothes  the  smiling  fields  with  corn : 
The  beasts  with  food  his  hands  supply, 
And  feeds  the  ravens  when  they  cry. 

7  What  is  the  creature's  skill  or  force  ? 
The  vig'rous  man,  the  warlike  horse, 
The  sprightly  wit,  the  active  limb  ? 
All  are  too  mean  delights  for  him. 

8  But  saints  are  lovely  in  his  sight ; 
He  views  his  children  with  delight ; 
He  sees  their  hope,  he  knows  their  fear. 
And  finds  and  loves  his  image  there. 

Psalm  147.    second  paet.    L.  JM 

Summer  and  Winter. 

LET  Zion  praise  the  mighty  God, 
And  make  his  honours  known  abroad  ; 
For  sweet  the  joy,  our  songs  to  raise, 
And  glorious  is  the  work  of  praise. 

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282  PSALM  147. 

2  Our  children  live  secure  and  bless'd ; 
Our  shores  have  peace,  our  cities  rest ; 
He  feeds  our  sons  with  finest  wheat, 
And  adds  his  blessing  to  their  meat. 

3  The  changing  seasons  he  ordains, 
The  early  and  the  latter  rains ; 

His  flakes  of  snow,  like  wool,  he  sends: 
And  thus  the  springing  corn  defends. 

4  With  hoary  frost  he  strews  the  ground, 
His  hail  descends  with  dreadful  sound  : 
His  icy  bands  the  rivers  hold, 

And  terror  arms  his  wintry  cold. 

5  He  bids  the  warmer  breezes  blow, 
The  ice  dissolves,  the  waters  flow  ; 
But  he  hath  nobler  works  and  ways 
To  call  his  people  to  his  praise. 

6  Thro'  all  our  states  his  laws  are  shown  ; 
His  gospel  thro'  the  nation  known  ; 
He  hath  not  thus  reveal'd  his  word 

To  every  land :  praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Psalm  147.    v.  7—9,  13—18.    C.  M. 

The  Seasons  of  the  Year. 

WITH  songs  and  honours,  sounding  loud 
Address  the  Lord  on  high  ; 
Over  the  heavens  he  spreads  his  cloud. 
And  waters  veil  the  sky. 

2  He  sends  his  showers  of  blessings  down, 

To  cheer  the  plains  below  ; 
He  makes  the  grass  the  mountains  crown, 
And  corn  in  valleys  grow. 

3  He  gives  the  grazing  ox  his  meat, 

He  hears  the  ravens  cry ; 
But  man,  who  tastes  his  finest  wheat. 
Should  raise  his  honours  high. 


PSALM  148. 

1  His  steady  counsels  change  the  face 

Of  the  declining  year  ; 
He  bids  the  sun  cut  short  his  race. 
And  wint'rydays  appear. 

5  His  hoary  frost,  his  fleecy  snow, 

Descend  and  clothe  the  ground  : 
The  liquid  streams  forbear  to  flow, 
In  icy  fetters  bound. 

6  When,  from  his  dreadful  stores  on  higli 

He  pours  the  sounding  hail, 
The  wretch  that  dares  his  God  defy 
Shall  find  his  courage  fail. 

7  He  sends  his  word,  and  melts  the  snow 

The  fields  no  longer  mourn  ; 
He  calls  the  warmer  gales  to  blow, 
And  bids  the  spring  return. 
S  The  changing  wind;  the  flying  cloud, 
Obey  his  mighty  word  : 
With  songs  and  honours,  sounding  loud 
Praise  ye  the  sovereign  Lord. 

Psalm   148.     Proper  Metre. 
Praise  to  God  from  all  Creatures. 

YE  tribes  of  Adam,  join 
With  heaven,  and  earth  and  seas. 
And  offer  notes  divine 
To  your  Creator's  praise. 
Ye  holy  throng 
Of  angels  bright, 
In  worlds  of  light, 
Begin  the  song. 

2  Thou  sun,  with  dazzling  rays, 
And  moon,  that  rules  the  night. 
Shine  to  your  Maker's  praise. 
With  stars  of  twinkling  light. 


•284  PSALM  148. 

His  power  declare, 
Ye  floods  on  high, 
And  clouds,  that  fly 
In  empty  air. 

3  The  shining  worlds  above 
In  glorious  order  stand, 
Or  in  swift  courses  move, 
By  his  supreme  command. 

He  spake  the  word, 
And  all  their  frame, 
From  nothing,  came 
To  praise  the  Lord. 

4  He  mov'd  their  mighty  wheels 
In  unknown  ages  past, 

And  each  his  word  fulfils, 
While  time  and  nature  last. 
In  difPrent  ways 
His  works  proclaim 
His  wondrous  name, 
And  speak  his  praise. 

PAUSE. 

5  Let  all  the  earth-born  race. 
And  monsters  of  the  deep, 
The  fish  that  cleave  the  seas. 
Or  in  their  bosom  sleep, 

From  sea  and  shore 

Their  tribute  pay, 

And  still  display 

Their  Maker's  power. 
(')  Ye  vapours,  hail  and  snow. 
Praise  ye  th'  Almighty  Lord, 
And,  stormy  winds,  that  blow 
To  execute  his  word. 

When  lightnings  shine, 

Or  thunders  roar, 


PSALM   148. 


Let  earth  adore 
His  hand  divine. 

7  Ye  mountains  near  the  skies, 
With  lofty  cedars  there, 
And  trees  of  humbler  size, 
That  fruit  in  plenty  bear, 

Beasts,  wild  and  tame, 
Birds,  flies,  and  worms, 
In  various  forms, 
Exalt  his  name. 

8  Ye  kings  and  judges,  fear 
The  Lord,  the  sovereign  King  ; 
And,  while  you  rule  us  here, 
His  heavenly  honours  sing  : 

Nor  let  the  dream 
Of  power  and  state 
Make  you  forget 
His  power  supreme. 

9  Virgins  and  youths,  engage 
To  sound  his  praise  divine, 
While  infancy  and  age 
Their  feeble  voices  join  : 

Wide  as  he  reigns 
His  name  be  sung 
By  every  tongue 
In  endless  strains. 

10  Let  all  the  nations  fear 
The  God  that  rules  above  ; 
He  brings  his  people  near, 
And  makes  them  taste  his  love 

While  earth  and  sky 

Attempt  his  praise, 

His  saints  shall  raise 

Flis  honours  high. 


-28G  PSALM  148. 

Psalm  148.     Paraphrased.     L.  M. 
Universal  Praise  to  God. 

LOUD  hallelujahs  to  the  Lord, 
From  distant  worlds,  where  creatures  dwell ; 
Let  heaven  begin  the  solemn  word 
And  sound  it  dreadful  down  to  hell. 

[Note.     This  Psalm  may  be  sung  to  the  tune  of  the  old  112th  or 
127th  Psalm,  if  these  two  lines  be  added  to  every  stanza,  viz : 

Each  of  his  works  his  name  displays, 
But  they  can  ne'er  complete  the  praise. 
Otherwise,  it  must  be  sung  to  the  usual  tunes  of  long  metre.] 
%  The  Lord,  how  absolute  he  reigns, 
Let  every  angel  bend  the  knee  ; 
Sing  of  his  love  in  heavenly  strains, 
And  speak  how  fierce  his  terrors  be. 

3  High  on  a  throne  his  glories  dwell, 
An  awful  throne  of  shining  bliss : 
Fly  thro'  the  world,  O  sun  and  tell, 
How  dark  thy  beams  compar'd  to  his. 

4  Awake,  ye  tempests,  and  his  fame, 
In  sounds  of  dreadful  praise,  declare  ; 
Let  the  sweet  whisper  of  his  name 
Fill  every  gentler  breeze  of  air. 

5  Let  clouds,  and  winds,  and  waves,  agree 
To  join  their  praise  with  blazing  fire  ; 
Let  the  firm  earth  and  rolling  sea 

In  this  eternal  song  conspire. 

6  Ye  flow'ry  plains,  proclaim  his  skill ; 
Ye  valleys,  sink  before  his  eye ; 
And  let  his  praise,  from  every  hill, 
Rise  tuneful  to  the  neighb'ring  sky. 

7  Ye  stubborn  oaks,  and  stately  pines, 
Bend  your  high  branches  and  adore  : 
Praise  him,  ye  beasts,  in  different  strains  ; 
The  lamb  must  bleat,  the  lion  roar. 


PSALM  148.  287 

8  Ye  birds,  his  praise  must  be  your  theme, 
Who  form'd  to  song  your  tuneful  voice  ; 
While  the  dumb  fish  that  cut  the  stream 
In  his  protecting  care  rejoice. 

9  Mortals,  can  you  refrain  your  tongue 
When  nature  all  around  you  sings  ? 
O  for  a  shout  from  old  and  young, 
From  humble  swains  and  lofty  kings  ! 

10  Wide  as  his  vast  dominion  lies, 
Make  the  Creator's  name  be  known ; 
Loud  as  his  thunder  shout  his  praise, 
And  sound  it  lofty  as  his  throne. 

1 1  Jehovah  !  'tis  a  glorious  word  ! 
O  may  it  dwell  on  every  tongue  ! 

But  saints  who  best  have  known  the  Lord. 
Are  bound  to  raise  the  noblest  song. 

12  Speak  of  the  wonders  of  that  love 
Which  Gabriel  plays  on  every  chord, 
From  all  below,  and  all  above, 
Loud  hallelujahs  to  the  Lord. 

Psalm  148.    s.  M. 

Universal  Praise. 

LET  every  creature  join 
To  praise  th'  eternal  God  : 
Ye  heavenly  hosts,  the  song  begin, 
And  sound  his  name  abroad. 

2  Thou  sun,  with  golden  beams, 

And  moon,  with  paler  rays, 
Ye  starry  lights,  ye  twinkling  flames., 
Shine  to  your  Maker's  praise. 

3  He  built  those  worlds  above, 

And  fix'd  their  wondrous  frame ; 
By  his  command  they  stand  or  move, 
And  ever  speak  his  name. 


288  PSALM  148. 

4  Ye  vapors,  when  ye  rise, 

Or  fall  in  showers  or  snow ; 
Ye  thunders,  murm'ring  round  the  skies. 
His  power  and  glory  show. 

5  Wind,  hail,  and  flaming  fire, 

Agree  to  praise  the  Lord, 
When  ye  in  dreadful  storms  conspire 
To  execute  his  word. 
G  By  all  his  works  above 

His  honours  be  express'd  ! 
But  saints,  that  taste  his  saving  love, 
Should  sing  his  praises  best. 

PAUSE  THE  FIRST. 

7  Let  earth  and  ocean  know 

They  owe  their  Maker  praise ; 
Praise  him,  ye  watery  worlds  below, 
And  monsters  of  the  seas. 

8  From  mountains  near  the  sky, 

Let  his  high  praise  resound, 
From  humble  shrubs  and  cedars  high. 
And  vales  and  fields  around. 

9  Ye  lions  of  the  wood, 

And  tamer  beasts  that  graze, 
Ye  live  upon  his  daily  food, 
And  he  expects  your  praise. 
10  Ye  birds  of  lofty  wing, 

On  high  his  praises  bear  ; 
Or  sit  on  flow'ry  boughs,  and  sing 
Your  Maker's  glory  there. 
!  1  Ye  reptile  myriads,  join 

T'  exalt  his  glorious  name, 
And  flies,  in  beauteous  forms  that  shine, 
His  wondrous  skill  proclaim. 
12  By  all  the  earth-born  race, 
His  honours  he  express'd, 


PSALM  149.  289 

But  saints,  that  know  his  heavenly  grace, 
Should  learn  to  praise  him  best. 

PAUSE  THE  SECOND. 

13  Monarchs,  of  wide  command, 

Praise  ye  th'  eternal  King ; 
Judges,  adore  that  sovereign  hand, 
Whence  all  your  honours  spring. 

14  Let  vig'rous  youth  engage 

To  sound  his  praises  high  ; 
While  growing  babes,  and  withering  age 
Their  feebler  voices  try. 

15  United  zeal  be  shown 

His  wondrous  fame  to  raise  ; 

God  is  the  Lord  ;  his  name  alone 

Deserves  our  endless  praise. 

16  Let  nature  join  with  art, 

And  all  pronounce  him  bless'd, 
But  saints,  that  dwell  so  near  his  heart, 
Should  sing  his  praises  best. 

Psalm  149.    CM. 

Praise  God,  all  his  Saints  ;  or,  the  Saints  judging  the  World. 

ALL  ye  that  love  the  Lord,  rejoice, 
And  let  your  songs  be  new  ; 
Amidst  the  church  with  cheerful  voice 
His  later  wonders  shew. 
"2  The  Jews,  the  people  of  his  grace, 
Shall  their  Redeemer  sing  ; 
And  Gentile  nations  join  the  praise, 
While  Zion  owns  her  King. 

3  The  Lord  takes  pleasure  in  the  just, 

Whom  sinners  treat  with  scorn ; 
The  meek,  that  lie  despis'd  in  dust, 
Salvation  shall  adorn. 

4  Saints  shall  be  joyful  in  their  King, 

E'en  on  a  dying  bed  ; 
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290  PSALM   150. 

And,  like  the  souls  in  glory,  sing, 
For  God  shall  raise  the  dead. 

5  Then  his  high  praise  shall  fill  their  tongues, 

Their  hand  shall  wield  the  sword ; 
And  vengeance  shall  attend  their  songs, 
The  vengeance  of  the  Lord. 

6  When  Christ,  his  judgment-seat  ascends. 

And  bids  the  world  appear, 
Thrones  are  prepar'd  for  all  his  friends 
Who  humbly  lov'd  him  here. 

7  Then  shall  they  rule  with  iron  rod 

Nations  that  dar'd  rebel ; 
And  join  the  sentence  of  their  God, 

On  tyrants  doom'd  to  hell. 
•3  The  royal  sinners,  bound  in  chains. 

New  triumphs  shall  afford ; 
Such  honour  for  the  saints  remains : 

Praise  ye  and  love  the  Lord. 

Psalm  150.    v.  l,  2,6.    C.  M. 

A  Song  of  Praise. 

IN  God's  own  house  pronounce  his  praise. 
His  grace  he  there  reveals ; 
To  heaven  your  joy  and  wonder  raise. 
For  there  his  glory  dwells. 
*2  Let  all  your  sacred  passions  move, 
While  you  rehearse  his  deeds ; 
But  the  great  work,  of  saving  love 
Your  highest  praise  exceeds. 
3  All  that  have  motion,  life,  and  breath, 
Proclaim  your  Maker  bless'd  ; 
Yet,  when  my  voice  expires  in  death. 
My  soul  shall  praise  him  best. 


The    Christian  Doxology. 


Long  Metre. 

TO  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  three  in  one, 
Be  honour,  praise,  and  glory  given 
By  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven. 

Common  Metre. 

LET  God,  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit  be  ador'd, 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  him  known, 
Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 

Common  Metre. 
Where  the  tune  includes  two  stanzas. 

THE  God  of  mercy  be  ador'd, 
Who  calls  our  souls  from  death. 
Who  saves  by  his  redeeming  word 
And  new-creating  breath. 
*2  To  praise  the  Father,  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit  all  divine, 
The  one  in  three,  and  three  in  one. 
Let  saints  and  angels  join. 

Short  Metre. 

YE  angels  round  the  throne, 
And  saints  that  dwell  below, 
Worship  the  Father,  praise  the  Son. 
And  bless  the  Spirit  too. 


292  DOXOLOGY. 

As  the  WZth  Psalm. 

NOW  to  the  great  and  sacred  Three, 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  be 
Eternal  praise  and  glory  given, 
Thro'  all  the  worlds  where  God  is  known 
By  all  the  angels  near  the  throne, 

And  all  the  saints  in  earth  and  heaven, 

Jls  the  \4&th  Psalm. 

TO  God  the  Father's  throne, 
Perpetual  honours  raise  . 
Glory  to  God  the  Son, 
To  God  the  Spirit  praise  ; 
With  all  our  powers, 
Eternal  King, 
Thy  name  we  sing. 
While  faith  adore? 


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TABLE  TO  FIND  A  PSALM  SUITED  TO  PAR 
TICULAR  SUBJECTS  OR  OCCASIONS. 


If  you  find  not  the  word  you  seek  in  this  Table,  seek  another  of  the 
same  signification,  or  seek  it  under  some  of  the  more  general  words, 
such  as  God,  Christ,  Church,  Saint,  Psalm,  Prayer,  Praise,  Afflic- 
tion, Grace,  Deliverance,  Death,  &c. 


ADAM,  the  first  and  second,  their 
dominion  8 

Afflicted  Pity  to  them  35,  41 
Supported  55,  145,  146.  Then 
prayer  102,  143.  Saints  happy 
73,  94,  119,  14/A  part. 

■  Iffliclions,  Hope  in  them  13,  42. 
77.  Support  and  profit  119 
14th  part.  Instruction  by  them 
94,  119,  13th  part.  Sanctified 
94,  119,  lSlh  part.  Courage  iu 
them,  119,  11th  part  Remov- 
ed by  prayer  34,  107.  Sub- 
mission to  them  39,  123,  131. 
In  mind  and  body  143.  Try- 
ing our  graces  66,  119, 11th  part. 
Without  rejection  89.  Of  saints 
and  sinners  different  94.  Gen- 
tle 103.  Moderated  125.  Very 
great.     77,  102,  143. 

Aged  saints'  reflection  and  hope  71. 

All-seeing  God  139. 

Angels,  Guardian,  34,  91.  All 
subject  to  Christ  89,  97.  Praise) 
the  Lord  103.  Present  in 
Churches  138. 

Appeal  to  God  against  persecu- 
tors 7.  Concerning  our  sincer- 
ity 139.  Humility  131. 

Ascension  of  Christ  24, 47, 68, 110. 

Assistance  from  God  138,  144. 

Atheism,  practical  12,  14,  36.  Pu- 
nished 10. 

Attributes  of  Got1.  36,  111,  145, 
147. 

Authority  from  God  75,  82. 

Backsliding  soul  in  distress  and 
desertion  25.  Restored  51. 
Pardoned  78,  130. 

Blessing  of  God  on  the  business 
and  comforts  of  life  127. 

Blessings  of  a  family  128,  138. 
Of  a   nation  144,  147.     Of  the 

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country  65,  147.    Of  a  person  I, 
32,  112. 

Blood  of  Christ  cleansing  from  sin 
51,  69. 

Book  of  nature  and  scripture  19, 
11^  4th  part. 

Brotherly  love  133.     Reproof  141 . 

Business  of  life  blessed  127. 

Care  of  God  over  his  saints  34. 

Charity  to  the  poor  37,  41,  112. 
And  justice  15,  112.  Mixed 
with  imprecations  35. 

Children  praising  God  8.  Made 
blessings  127,  128.  Instructed 
34,78. 

Christ  the  second  Adam  8.     Hi^ 
all-sufficiency  16.     His    ascen- 
sion 24, 68, 1 10.     The  church's 
foundation    118.     His   coming, 
the  signs  of  it  12.     His  conde- 
scension   and     glorification     8. 
Covenant  made  with   him    89, 
First  and  second  coming  86,  97. 
98,     The  true  David  35,    89. 
His  death  and  resurrection  16 
22,    69-     The   eternal  Creator 
102.     Exalted  to  the  kingdom 
2,  8,  21,  72,  110.     Our  exam 
pie  109.     Faith  in  his  blood  51. 
God   and   man    89.     His  God- 
head   102.      Our   hope   4,  51. 
His  incarnation  and  sacrifice  40 
The  king  and   the  Church  hi? 
spouse  45.  His  Kingdom  among 
Gentiles  72.  67,  132.     His  love 
to  enemies  35,  109.     His  Ma- 
jesty 97,  99.      His  mediatorial 
kingdom  89,    110.     His  obedi- 
ence and  death   69.     His  per- 
sonal glories  and  government  45. 
Praised  by   children  8.     Pries', 
and   King  110.     His   resurrec- 
tion   on   the    Lord's  day    118. 
Our  strength  and  righteousness 


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INDEX. 


71.  His  sufferings  and  king- 
dom 2,  22,  69.  His  sufferings 
for  our  salvation  69.  His  zeal 
and  reproches  69. 

Christians'  qualifications  15,  24. 
Church  made  of  Jews  and  Gen- 
tiles 87. 

Church,  its  beauty  44,  48,  122. 
The  birth-place  of  saints  87. 
Built  on  Jesus  Christ  118.  De- 
light and  safety  in  it  27.  Des- 
truction of  enemies  proceeds 
from  thence  76.  Gathered  and 
settled  132.  Of  the  Gentiles  45, 
47.  God  fights  for  her  10, 20, 46. 
God's  presence  there  84,  132. 
God's  special  delight  87,  132. 
God's  garden  92.  Going  to  it 
122.  The  house  and  care  ol 
God  135.  Of  the  Jews  and 
Gentiles  87.  Its  increase  67. 
Prayer  in  distress  80.  Restor- 
ed by  prayer  85,  102,  107.  Is 
the  safety  and  honour  of  a  na- 
tion 48.  The  spouse  of  Christ 
45.     Its  worship  and  order  48. 

Colonies  planted  107. 

Comfort,  holiness  and  pardon  4; 
32,  119,  Uth  and  12//t  parts. 
And  support  in  God  16,  94. 
From  ancient  providence  77, 
143.  Of  life  blessed  127.  And 
pardon  130. 

Company  of  saints  16,  109. 

Complaint  of  absence  from  pub- 
lic worship  42.  Of  sickness  6. 
Desertion  13.  Pride,  atheism, 
oppression,  &c.  10,  12.  Ol 
temptation  13.  General  102. 
Of  quarrelsome  neighbours  120. 
Of  heavy  afflictions  in  mind  and 
body  143. 

Compassion  of  God  103,  145,  147. 

Communion  with  saints  106,  133. 

Confession  of  our  poverty  16.  Ol 
sin,  repentance,  and  pardon  32, 
38,51,  130,  143. 

Conscience,  tender,  119.  I3lhpart. 
Its  guilt  relieved 32,  38,51,  130. 

Contention  complained  of  120. 

Converse  with  God  63,  1 19,  2dpt.\ 

Conversion  and  joy  126.  At  the 
ascension  of  Christ  110.  Of 
Jews  and  Gentiles,  87,  96,  106. 

Corruption  of  manners  general 
11,  12. 


Counsel  and  support  from  Gog 
16,119.     6th  part. 

Courage  in  death  16,  17,  71.  In 
persecution  119.     11th  part. 

Covenant  made  with  Christ  89. 
Of  grace  unchangeable  89,  106. 

Creation  and  providence  33,  104, 
135,  136,  147,  148. 

Creatures,  no  trust  in  them,  33, 
62,  146.  Vain,  and  God  all- 
sufficient  33.    Praising  God  148. 

Daily  devotion  55,  139. 

Day  of  humiliation  for  disappoint- 
ments in  war  60. 

Death  and  resurrection  of  Christ 

16,  69.     Of  saints  and  sinners 

17,  37,  49.  And  sufferings  ol 
Christ  22,  69.  Deliverance 
from  it  31.  And  pride  49. 
And  the  resurrection  49,  71,  89. 
Courage  in  it  16,  17,  23.  The 
effect  ol"  sin  90. 

Defence  in  God  3,  121.  And  sal- 
vation in  God  18,  61. 

Delaying  sinners  warned  95. 

Delight  and  safety  in  the  church 
27,  48,  84.  In  the  law  of  God 
119.  5th,  8th,  and  18th  parts. 
In  God  18,  42,  63,  73,  84. 

Deliverance  begun  and  perfected 
85.  From  Despair  18.  From 
deep  distress  34,  40.  From 
death  31,  118.  From  oppres- 
sion and  falsehood  56.  From 
persecution  53,  94.  By  praye. 
15,  34,  40,  12G.  From  ship- 
wreck 107.  From  slander  31. 
Surprising  126. 

Desertion  and  distress  of  soul  13, 
25,  38,  143. 

Desire  of  knowledge  119,  9lh 
part.  Of  holiness  119,  \\th. 
part.  Of  comfort  and  delivei  - 
ance  119,  Vith  part.  Of  quick- 
ening grace  119,  \6thpart. 

Desolations,  the  church's  safety  in 
them  46. 

Despair  and  hope  in  death  17,  49. 
Deliverance  from  it  18,  130. 

Devotion,   daily,   55,  134,  141. 
On  a  sick  bed  6,  39. 

Direction  and  pardon  25.  And 
defence  prayed  for  5.  And 
hope  42. 

Distressoi  soul  25.  Relieved  61,130. 

Dominion  of  man  over  creatures  8. 


INDEX. 


295 


Doubts  and  fears  suppressed  3,  31, 
143. 

Drunkard  and  glutton  107. 

Duty  to  God  and  man  15,  24. 

Dwelling  with  God,  see  heaven, 
church,  &c. 

Education,  religious,  34,  78. 

Egypt's  plagues  105. 

End  of  righteous  and  wicked  1, 37. 

Enemies  overcome  18.  Prayed 
for  35, 109.  Destroyed  12,48,76. 

Envy  and  unbelief  cured  37,  49. 

EquitydiVi&vris&om  of  providence  9. 

Evening  psalm  4,  139,  141. 

Evidences  of  grace  26.  Of  since- 
rity 18,  19,  139 

Evil  times  12.  Neighbours  120. 
Magistrates  11,  58,  82. 

Exaltation  of  Christ  to  the  king- 
dom 2,  21,  22,  69,  72,  110. 

Examination  26,  139. 

Exhortation  to  peace  and  holiness 
34. 

Faith  and  prayer  of  persecuted 
saints  35.  In  the  blood  of  Christ 
32,  51.  In  divine  grace  and 
power  62,  130. 

Faithfulness  of  God  89,  105,  111, 
145,  146.     Of  man  15,  141. 

Falsehood,  blasphemy,  &c.  12. 
And  oppression  12,  56. 

Family  government  101.  Love 
and  worship  133.  Blessings 
128. 

Fears  and  doubts  suppressed  3,  31, 
34.  In  the  worship  of  God  89, 
99.     Of  God  119,  V3thpart. 

Flattery  and  deceit  complained  of 
12,  36. 

Formal  worship  50. 

Frailly  of  man,  89,  90,  144. 

Fretfulness  discouraged  37. 

Friendship,  its  blessings  133. 

Funeral  psalm  89,  90. 

Gentiles  given  to  Christ,  2,22,  72. 
Church,  45,  65,  72,  87.  Own- 
ing the  true  God  47,  96,  98. 

Glorification  of  Christ  8,  45. 

Glory  of  God  in  our  salvation  69. 
And  grace  promised  84,  89,  97. 

Glutton  78.     And  drunkard  107. 

God  all  in  all  127.  All-sufficient 
16,  33.  His  being,  attributes, 
and  providence  36,  65, 147.  His 
rare  of  saints  7,  34.  His  cre- 
ation and  providence  33,   104, 


&c.  Our  defence  and  salvation 
3,  33,  61,  115.  Eternal,  and 
sovereign,  and  holy  93.  Eter- 
nal and  man  mortal  90,  102. 
Faithfulness  89, 105,  111.  Glo- 
rified, and  sinners  saved  69, 
Goodness  and  mercy  103,  145. 
Goodness  and  truth  145,  146. 
Governing  power  and  goodness 
66.     Great  and  good  68,  144, 

145,  147.  The  Judge  9,  50, 
97.     Kind  to  his    people    145, 

146.  His  majesty  97.  And 
condescension  113, 114.  Mercy 
and  truth  36,  89,  103,  136,  145. 
Made  man  8.  Of  nature  and 
grace  65.  His  perfections  36, 
111,  145,  147.  Our  portion, 
and  Christ  our  hope  4.  Our 
portion  here  and  hereafter  73. 
His  power  and  majesty  68,  89, 
93,  96.  Praised  by  children  8. 
Our  preserver  121,  138.  Pre- 
sent in  his  churches  46,  84.  Our 
shepherd  23.  His  sovereignty 
and  goodness  to  man  8, 113, 114. 
Our  support  and  comfort  94. 
Supreme  Governor,  75,  82,  93. 
His  vengeance  and  compassion 
68,  97.  Unchangeable  89,  111. 
His  universal  dominion  103. 
His  wisdom  in  his  works  111, 
139.  Worthy  oi  all  praise  145, 
146,  150. 

Good  works  15,  24,  112.  Profit 
men  not  God  16. 

Goodness  of  God  8,  103,  111,  145, 
146. 

Gospel,  its  glory  and  success  19, 
45,  110.  Joyful  sound  89,  98. 
Worship  and  order  48. 

Government  of  Christ  45.  From 
God  75. 

Grace,  its  evidences,  or  self-exa*- 
mination  26,  139.  Above  riches 
144.  Without  merit  16,  32. 
Of  Christ  45,  72.  And  provi- 
dence 33,  36,  135,  136,  147. 
Preserving  and  restoring  138. 
Truth  and  protection  57.  Tried 
by  affliction,  17,  66,  125.  And 
glory,  84,  97.     Pardoning  130. 

Guilt  of  conscience  relieved  32, 
38,51,  130. 

Harvest  65,  126,  147. 

Health,  Sickness  and  recovery  6. 


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INDEX. 


30,  31.     Prayed  for  6,  38,  39. 

Heart  known  to  God  139. 

Hearing  of  prayer  and  salvation 
4,  10,  66,  102 

Heaven  of  separate  souls  17  The 
saints'  dwelling-place  24 

Holiness,  pardon,  an<J  comfort  4. 
Desired  119,  Mthpart. 

Hope  in  darkness  13,  77,  143.  Of 
resurrection  16,  71.  And  des- 
pair in  death  17,  49.  And 
prayer  27.  For  victory  20. 
And  direction  42. 

Hosanna  of  the  children  8.  For 
the  Lord's  Day  118. 

Humiliation  day  10.  60. 

Humility  and  submission  131, 139. 

Hypocrites  and  hypocrisy  12,  50. 

Idolatry  reproved  115,  135. 

Jehovah  68.  83.    Reigns  93, 96,  97. 

Jews,  see  Israel. 

Imprecations  and  charity  35. 

Incarnation  96,  97,  98.  And  sa- 
crifice of  Christ  40. 

Infants  139,  see  children. 

Instruction  from  God  25.  From 
scripture  1 19,  4th  and  1th  parts. 
In  piety  34. 

Instructive  afflictions  94. 

Intemperance  punished  78.  And 
pardoned  107. 

Joy  of  conversion  126. 

Israel  saved  from  the  Assyrians 
76.  Saved  from  Egypt,  and 
brought  to  CanaanlT,  105, 107, 
135,  136.  Rebellion  and  pu- 
nishment 78.  Punished  and 
pardoned  106,  107.  Travels  in 
the  wilderness  107,  114. 

Judgment  and  mercy  9,  68.  Day 
1,50,96,97,  98,  149.  Seat  of 
God  9. 

Justice  of  Providence  9.  And 
truth  towards  men  15. 

Justification,  free,  32,  130. 

Knowledge  desired  19,  119,  9lh 
part. 

Law  of  God,  delight  in  it  119,5/A 
part. 

Liberality  rewarded  41,  112. 

Life  and  riches,  their  vanity  49. 
Short  and  feeble  89,  90,  144. 

Longing  after  God  42,  63. 

Lord's  day  psalm  29,  118.  Morn- 
ing, 5,  19,  63. 

Love  to  our   neighbour  15.      Of 


Christ  to  sinners  35.  Of  God 
better  than  life  63.  Of  God 
unchangeable  89, 106.  To  ene- 
mies 35, 109.     Brotherly  133. 

Luxury  punished  78.  And  par- 
doned 107. 

Magistrates  warned  58, 82.  Qua- 
lifications 101.  Raised  and  de- 
posed 75. 

Majesty  of  God  68,  see  God. 

Man,  his  vanity  as  mortal  39,  89, 
90,  144.  Dominion  over  crea- 
tures 8.  Mortal,  and  Christ 
eternal  102  Wonderful  forma- 
tion 139. 

Marriage,  mystical  45. 

Master  of  a  family  101. 

Melancholy  reproved  42.  And 
hope  77.     Removed  126. 

Mercies,  common  and  special  68, 
103.  Spiritual  and  temporal  103. 
Innumerable  139.  Everlasting 
136.  Recorded  107.  And  truth  of 
God  36,  89,  103,  136,  145, 146. 

Merit  disclaimed  16. 

Midnight  thoughts  63,  119,  5th 
and  6th  parts,  139. 

Ministers  ordained  132. 

Miracles  in  the  wilderness  114. 

Morning  psalm  3, 141.  Of  a  Sab- 
bath 5,  19,  63. 

Mortality  of  man  39,  49,  90.  And 
hope  89.   God's  eternity  90, 102. 

Nations  safety  is  the  Church  48. 
Prosperity  67,  144.  Blessed 
and  punished  107. 

National  deliverance  67,  75,  76, 
124,  126.  Desolations,  the 
church's  safety  and  triumph  in 
them  46. 

Nature  of  man  139. 

Obedience  sincere  13,  32,  139. 
Better  than  sacrifice  50. 

Old  Jge,  death  SO.  And  resur- 
rection 17,  89. 

Pardon,  holiness  and  comfort,  4. 
Of  backsliding  78.  And  direc- 
tion 25.  And  repentance  prayed 
for  38.  And  confession  32.  Oi 
original  and  actual  sin  51. 

Patience  under  afflictions  39.  Un- 
der persecutions  37,  44.  In 
darkness  77,  130,  131. 

Peace  and  holiness  encouraged  34. 
With  men  desired  120. 

Perfectionsoi God 36,  111,  145,147. 


INDEX. 


29' 


Persecuted  saints  35, 44, 74, 80, 83. 

Persecution,  deliverance  from  it 
7,  53,  94.  Courage  in  it  119, 
17th  part. 

Persecutors  punished  7,  129,  149. 
Their  folly  14.  Complained  ot 
35.  44,  74,  80,  83.  Deliverance 
from  them  9, 10,  94. 

Perseverance  138.  In  trials  119, 
17th  part. 

Pestilence,  preservation  in  it  91. 

Piety,  instructions  therein  34. 

Pity  to  the  afflicted  41.  See  Cha- 
rity, God. 

Pleading  without  repining  39. 123. 
The  promises  119,  10th  part 

Poor,  charity  to  them  15,  37,  41. 
112. 

Portion  of  saints  and  sinners  11, 
17.37. 

Poverty  confessed  16. 

Practical  atheism  14,  36. 

Praise  to  God  from  children  8. 
For  creation  and  providence  33. 
104.  To  our  Creator  100.  From 
all  creatures  148.  For  eminent 
deliverances  34,  118.  General 
86,  145,  150.  For  the  gospel 
98.  For  health  restored  30, 
116.  For  hearing  prayer  66, 
102.  To  Jesus  Christ  45.  From 
all  nations  117.  And  prayer, 
public  65.  For  protection,  grace 
and  truth  57.  For  providence 
and  grace  36.  For  rain  65, 147. 
From  the  saints  149,  150.  For 
temporal  blessings  68.  148. 

Prayer  heard  4,  34,  65,  6G.  In 
time  of  war  20.  Praise  public 
65.  And  hope  27.  In  the 
church's  distress  K0.  Heard  and 
Zion  restored  102.  And  praise 
for  deliverance  34. 

Preserving  grace  138. 

Presentation  in  public  dangers  46, 
91,  112.     Daily  121. 

Pride  and  atheism,  and  oppression 
punished  10,  12.  And  death  49. 

Priesthood  of  Christ  51,  110. 

Princes  vain  62,  146. 

Profession  of  sincerity  and  repent- 
ance,  &c.    119,  3d  part.     139. 
False  50. 
Promises    and    threatenings     81. 

Pleaded  119,  10th  part. 
Prosperity  dangerous  55,  73. 


Prosperous  sinners  cursed  37,  49, 

73. 
Protection,  truth,   and   grace  57. 
By  day  and  night  121. 

Providence,  its  wisdom  and  equity 
9.  And  creation  33,  135,  136. 
And  grace  36,  147.  And  per- 
fection of  God  36.  It3  mystery 
unfolded  73.  Recorded  77,  78. 
107.  In  air,  earth,  and  sea  56, 
65,  89,  104,  107,  147. 

Psalm  for  soldiers  18,  60.  For  old 
age  71.  For  husbandmen  65. 
For  a  funeral  89,  90.  For  the 
Lord's  day  92.  Before  prayer 
95.  Before  sermon  ibid.  For 
magistrates  101.  For  house- 
holders 101.  For  mariners  107. 
For  gluttons  and  drunkards  107. 

Public  praise  for  private  mercies 
116,118.  For  deliverance  1 24. 
Worship  attended  on  122. 
Prayer  and  praise  65,  84. 

Punishment  of  sinners  1.  11,  37. 

Qualifications  of  a  christian  15,24. 

Quickening  grace  119, 16th  part. 

Rain  from  heaven  65,  135,  147. 

Recovery  from  sickness  6,  30,  116. 

Relative  duties  15, 133. 

Religion  and  justice  15.  In  words 
and  deed  37. 

Religious  education  34,  78. 

Remembrance  of  former  deliver- 
ances 77,  143. 

Repentance,  confession  and  pardon 
32.  And  faith  in  the  blood  of 
Christ  51. 

Reproach  removed  31,  37. 

Resignation  39,  123,  131. 

Resolutions,  holy  119,  15th  part. 

Restoring  grace  23,  138. 

Resurrection  and  death  of  Christ 
2,  16.  Of  the  saints  16,  17,  49, 
71.     And  death  49,  71,  89. 

Reverence  in  worship  89.  99. 

Riches,  their  vauity  49.  Com- 
pared with  grace  144. 

Righteousness  from  Christ  71. 

Sacrifice  40,  51,  69.  Incarnation 
of  Chnst  40. 

Safety  in  public  dangers  91.  In 
God  61.  And  delight  in  the 
church  27. 

Saints  happy  and  sinners  cursed  1. 
11,  119,  1st  part.  The  best 
company  16.    Characterised  15. 


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INDEX. 


24.  Dwell  in  heaven  15,  24. 
Punished  and  saved  78,  106. 
God's  care  of  them  34.  Reward 
at  last  50,  90,  92.  Patience  and 
world's  hatred  37.  Chastised 
and  sinners  destroyed  94.  Die, 
but  Christ  lives  102.  Punished 
and  pardoned  106,  107.  Con- 
ducted  to  heaven  106, 107.  Af- 
flictions moderated  125.  Judg- 
ing the  world  149. 

Salvation  of  saints  10.  And  tri- 
umph 18.  And  defence  in  God. 
62.     By  Christ  69,  85. 

Sanctified  afflictions  119,  last  part. 
94. 

Satan  subdued  3,  6,  13. 

Scripture  compared  with  nature 
19,  119,  7th  part.  Instruction 
from  it  119,  4th  part.  Deligh: 
in  it  119,  5th  and  18th  parts. 
Holiness  and  comfort  from  it 
119,  6th  part.  Variety  and  ex- 
cellency 119,  8th  part. 

Seasons  of  the  year  65, 147. 

Seaman's  song  107. 

Secret  devotion  34,  119,  2d  part. 

Seeking  God  27,  63. 

Self-examination,  or  evidences  of 
grace  26, 139. 

Separate  souls,  heaven  of  17. 

Sick-bed  devotion  6,  38.  39,  116. 

Sickness  healed  6,  30,  116. 

Signs  of  Christ's  coming  12, 96,  &c. 

Sin  of  nature  14.  Original  and 
actual,  confessed  and  pardoned 
51.     Universal  14. 

Sincerity  19,  26,  32,  139.  Proved 
and  rewarded  18.  Professed 
119,  3d  part. 

Sins  of  the  tongue  12,  34,  50. 

Slander,  deliverance  from  it  3 J, 
120. 

Souls  in  a  separate  state  17,  146. 
150. 

Spirit  given  at  Christ's  ascensioD 
68.  His  teaching  desired  51. 
119,  9th  part 

Spiritual  enemies  overcome  3,  18, 
144.  Blessings  and  punishment 
81. 

Spring  of  the  year  65  And  sum- 
mer 65,  104.     And  winter  147. 

Storm  and  thunder  29, 135,  148. 

Strength,  repentance  and  pardon 
prayed  for  38.    Of  grace  138. 


Submission  123,  131.  To  Christ 
2.     To  sickness  39. 

Sufferings  and  death  of  Christ  22. 
And  kingdom  of  Christ  2,  22. 
69,  110. 

Support  and  counsel  from  God  16, 
For  the  afflicted  and  tempted  55. 
And  comfort  in  God  94,  119, 
14th  part. 

Temptations  overcome  3,  18.  In 
sickness  6. 

Thanks,  public,  for  private  mer- 
cies 116.  118. 

Threatenings  and  promises  81. 

Thunder  and  storm  29,135,136, 148. 

Times,  evil  11,  12 

Tongue  governed  34, 39. 

Trust  in  the  creatures  vain  62, 146. 

Vanity  of  mau  as  mortal  39,  89. 
144      Of  life  and  riches  49. 

Vengeance  and  compassion  68. 
Against  the  enemies  of  the 
church  76,  149. 

Vineyard  of  God  wasted  80. 

Unbelief  and  envy  cured  37.  Pu- 
nished 95. 

Unchangeable  God  89,  111. 

Vows  [)nid  in  the  church  116.  Of 
holiness  119,  15th  part. 

War.  prayer  in  time  of  it  20.  Dis- 
appointments therein  60.  Vic- 
tory 18.     Spiritual  18,  144. 

Warnings  of  God  to  his  people  81. 

Watchfulness  19,  141.  Over  the 
tongue  39. 

Weather  65,  107.  135, 147,  148. 

Wickedness  of  man  14,  36,  51. 

Winter  and  summer  147. 

Wisdom  and  equity  of  Providence 
9.     Of  God  in  his  works  111. 

Works  of  creation  and  Providence 
104,  147.  148.  And  grace  19, 
33,  1 1 1 ,  135, 136.  Good  works 
profit  men,  not  God  16. 

World's  hatred  and  saints*  pa- 
tient e  37. 

Worship  and  order  of  the  gospel 
48  Delight  in  it  84.  With 
reverence  89,  99.  Daily  55, 
134.  141.  In  a  family  133. 
Puhlic  63,  84,  122,  132.  Ab- 
sence from  it  63. 

Wrath  and  mercy  from  the  judg- 
ment-seat 9 

Zeal  and  prudence  39. 

Zion,  its  citizens  15. 


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ALL  ye  that  love  the  Lord  rejoice  289 

Almighty  God,  appear  and  save  21 

Almighty  Ruler  of  the  skies  17 
Along  the  banks  where  Babel's  current  flows  264 

Amidst  thy  wrath,  remember  love  71 

Among  th'  assemblies  of  the  great  150 

Among  the  princes,  earthly  gods  157 

And  will  the  God  of  grace  151 

Are  all  the  foes  of  Zion  fools  102 

Are  sinners  now  so  senseless  grown  25 

Arise,  my  gracious  God  30 

Awake  my  soul  to  sound  his  praise  207 

Awake,  ye  saints  ;  to  praise  your  King  258 

BEFORE  Jehovah's  awful  throne  184 

Behold,  O  God,  what  cruel  foes  147 

Behold  the  lofty  sky  35 

Behold  the  love,  the  gen'rous  love  65 

Behold  the  morning  sun  36 

Behold  the  sure  foundation  stone  222 

Behold  thy  waiting  servant,  Lord  232 

Behold  us,  Lord*  and  let  our  cry  103 

Bless,  O  my  soul,  the  living  God  190 

Bless'd  are  the  sons  of  peace  255 

Bless'd  are  the  souls  who  hear  and  know  161 

Bless'd  are  the  undehTd  in  heart  224 

Bless'd  is  the  man,  for  ever  bless'd  58 
Bless'd  is  the  man  whose  breast  can  move        77 

Bless'd  is  the  man  who  shuns  the  place  3 

Bless'd  is  the  nation  where  the  Lord  59 
CHILDREN,  in  years  and  knowledge  young      62 

Come,  children,  learn  to  fear  the  Lord  64 

Come  let  our  voices  join  to  raise  177 

Come  sound  his  praise  abroad  177 

Consider  all  my  sorrows  Lord  235 

DAVID  rejoic'd  in  God  his  strength  41 

Deep  in  our  hearts  let  us  record  127 

EARLY,  my  God,  without  delay  1 1 1 

Exalt  the  Lord  our  God  183 


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FAR  as  thy  name  is  known  87 

Father,  I  bless  thy  gentle  hand  239 

Father,  I  sing  thy  wondrous  grace  127 

Firm  and  unmov'd  are  they  246 

Firm  was  my  health,  my  day  was  bright  54 

Fools  in  their  hearts  believe  and  say  24 

For  ever  blessed  be  the  Lord  274 

For  ever  shall  my  song  record  159 

From  age  to  age  exalt  his  name  202 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies  220 

From  deep  distress  and  troubled  thoughts  252 

From  foes  that  round  us  rise  108 

GIVE  thanks  to  God,  he  reigns  above  201 

Give  thanks  to  God,  invoke  his  name  19S 

Give  thanks  to  God  most  high  260 

Give  thanks  to  God,  the  sovereign  Lord  259 

Give  to  our  God  immortal  praise  263 

Give  to  the  Lord  ye  sons  of  fame  53 

God  in  his  earthly  temple  lays  158 

God  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints  84 

God  my  supporter  and  my  hope  135 

God  of  eternal  love  '201 

God  of  my  childhood  and  my  youth  131 

God  of  my  life  look  gently  down  73 

God  of  my  mercy  and  my  praise  207 

Good  is  the  Lord,  the  heavenly  King  119 

Great  God,  attend  to  my  complaint  1 14 

Great  God,  attend  while  Zion  sings  153 

Great  God,  how  oft  did  Israel  prove  14G 

Great  God,  indulge  my  humble  claim  112 
Great  God,  the  heavens  well  order'd  frame        88 

Great  God,  whose  universal  sway  132 

Great  is  the  Lord,  exalted  high  258 

Great  is  the  Lord  ;  his  works  of  might  21 1 

( Jreat  is  the  Lord  our  God  86 

Great  Shepherd  of  thine  Israel  148 

HAD  not  the  God  of  truth  and  love  245 

Happy  is  he  that  fears  the  Lord  2KJ 

Happy  the  city  where  their  sons  275 

Happy  the  man  whose  cautious  feet  4 

Hear  me,  O  God,  nor  hide  thy  face  187 

Hear  what  the  Lord  in  vision  said  162 

Help,  Lord,  for  men  of  virtue  fail  22 

lie  reigns;  the  Lord,  the  Saviour  reigns  180 

He  that  hath  made  his  refuge  God  169 


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High  in  the  heavens,  eternal  God  65 

How  awful  is  thy  ehast'ning  rod  143 

How  bless'd  the  man  to  whom  his  God  57 

How  did  my  heart  rejoice  to  hear  243 

How  fast  their  guilt  and  sorrows  rise  27 

How  long  wilt  thou  conceal  thy  face  23 

How  pleasant,  how  divinely  fair  1 52 

How  pleasant  'tis  to  see  256 

How  pleas'd  and  bless'd  was  I  244 

How  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts  227 

JEHOVAH  reigns  ;  he  dwells  in  light  172 

Jesus  our  Lord,  ascend  thy  throne  209 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun  133 

Joy  to  the  world  ;  the  Lord  is  come  182 

Judge  me,  O  God,  and  plead  my  cause  79 

Judge  me,  O  Lord,  and  prove  my  ways  50 

Judges,  who  rule  the  world  by  laws  107 

Just  are  thy  ways,  and  true  thy  word  33 

If  God  succeed  not,  all  the  cost  248 

If  God  to  build  the  house  deny  249 

I  lift  my  soul  to  God  48 

I'll  bless  the  Lord  from  day  to  day  63 

I'll  praise  my  Maker  with  my  breath  279 

I'll  speak  the  honours  of  my  King  82 

I  love  the  Lord  he  heard  my  cries  218 

In  all  my  vast  concerns  with  thee  269 

In  anger,  Lord,  do  not  chastise  12 

In  God's  own  house  pronounce  his  praise  290 

In  haste,  O  God,  attend  my  call  129 

In  Judah,  God  of  old  was  known  140 

In  thee,  great  God,  with  songs  of  praise  40 

I  set  the  Lord  before  my  face  29 

Is  there  ambition  in  my  heart  253 

It  is  the  Lord  our  Saviour's  hand  189 

I  waited  patient  for  the  Lord  74 

I  will  extol  thee,  Lord,  on  high  53 

LET  all  the  earth  their  voices  raise  179 

Let  all  the  heathen  writers  join  230 

Let  children  hear  the  mighty  deeds  144 

Let  earth,  with  every  isle  and  sea  181 

Let  every  creature  join  287 

Let  every  tongue  thy  goodness  speak  278 

Let  God  arise  in  all  his  might  122 

Let  sinners  take  their  course  104 

Let  Zion  and  her  sons  rejoice  188 
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Let  Zion  in  her  king  rejoice  84 

Let  Zion  praise  the  mighty  God  281 

Lo,  what  a  glorious  Corner-stone  224 

Lo,  what  an  entertaining  sight  255 

Long  as  I  live,  I'll  bless  thy  name  276 

Lord,  I  am  thine,  but  thou  wilt  prove  30 

Lord,  I  am  vile,  conceiv'd  in  sin  98 

Lord,  I  can  suffer  thy  rebukes  13 

Lord,  I  esteem  thy  judgments  right  229 

Lord,  I  have  made  thy  word  my  choice  230 

Lord,  I  will  bless  thee  all  my  days  61 

Lord,  I  would  spread  my  sore  distress  1 00 

Lord,  if  thine  eye  survey  our  faults  167 

Lord,  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear  11 

Lord  of  the  worlds  above  154 

Lord,  thou  hast  call'd  thy  grace  to  mind  156 

Lord,  thou  hast  heard  thy  servant  cry  221 

Lord,  thou  hast  scourg'd  our  guilty  land  109 
Lord,  thou  hast  searcn'd  and  seen  me  thro'      265 

Lord,  thou  hast  seen  my  soul  sincere  32 

Lord,  thou  wilt  hear  me  when  I  pray  10 

Lord,  'tis  a  pleasant  thing  to  stand  172 

Lord,  we  have  heard  thy  works  of  old  79 

Lord,  what  a  feeble  piece  168 

Lord,  what  a  thoughtless  wretch  was  I  136 

Lord,  what  is  man,  poor  feeble  man  275 

Lord,  what  was  man  when  made  at  first  17 

Lord,  when  1  count  thy  mercies  o'er  270 

Lord,  when  thou  didst  ascend  on  high  123 

Loud  hallelujahs  to  the  Lord  286 

MAKER  and  sovereign  Lord  5 

Mercy  and  judgment  are  my  sonjr  185 

Mine  eyes  and  my  desire  49 

My  God,  accept  my  early  vows  271 

My  God,  consider  my  distress  234 

My  God,  how  many  are  my  fears  8 

My  God,  in  whom  are  all  the  springs  106 

My  God,  my  everlasting  hope  129 

My  God,  my  King,  thy  various  praise  275 

My  God,  permit  my  tongue  1 13 

My  God,  the  steps  of  pious  men  70 

My  God,  what  inward  grief  I  feci  268 

My  heart  rejoices  in  thy  name  55 

My  never-ceasing  song  shall  show  160 
My  refuge  is  the  God  of  love 


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My  righteous  Judge,  my  gracious  God  273 

My  Saviour  and  my  King  81 

My  Saviour,  my  almighty  Friend  130 

My  Shepherd  is  the  living  Lord  44 

My  Shepherd  will  supply  my  need  45 

My  soul,  how  lovely  is  the  place  153 

My  soul  lies  cleaving  to  the  dust  237. 

My  soul,  repeat  his  praise  193 

My  spirit  looks  to  God  alone  1 10 

My  spirit  sinks  within  me,  Lord  78 

My  soul,  thy  great  Creator  praise  194 

My  trust  is  in  my  heavenly  Friend  13 

NO  sleep  nor  slumber  to  his  eyes  254 
Not  to  our  names,  thou  only  just  and  true        217 

Not  to  ourselves,  who  are  but  dust  216 

Now  be  my  heart  inspir'd  to  sing  82 

Now  from  the  roaring  lion's  range  43 

Now  I'm  convinc'd  the  Lord  is  kind  134 

Now  let  our  lips  with  holy  fear  126 

Now  let  our  mournful  songs  record  43 

Now  may  the  God  of  power  and  grace  39 

Now  shall  my  solemn  vows  be  paid  120 

O,  ALL  ye  nations,  praise  the  Lord  220 

O  bless  the  Lord,  my  soul  192 

O  blessed  souls  are  they  56 

O  for  a  shout  of  sacred  joy  85 

O  God  my  refuge  hear  my  cries  103 

O  God  of  grace  and  righteousness  10 

O  God  of  mercy  hear  my  call  100 

O  God  of  my  salvation,  hear  158 

O  God,  to  whom  revenge  belongs  174 

O  happy  man,  whose  soul  is  fill'd  249 

O  happy  nation  where  the  Lord  61 

O  how  I  love  thy  holy  law  228 

O  Lord,  how  many  are  mv  foes  9 

O  Lord,  our  heavenly  King  15 

O  Lord,  our  Lord   how  wondrous  great  16 

O  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways  233 

O  that  thy  statutes  every  hour  236 

O  thou  that  hear'st  when  sinners  cry  99 

O  thou  whose  grace  and  justice  reign  245 

O  thou  whose  justice  reigns  on  high  105 

Oh  what  a  stiff  rebellious  house  144 

Of  justice  and  of  grace  1  sing  186 

Our  God,  our  help  in  ages  past  166 


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Out  of  the  deeps  of  long  distress  251 

PRAISE  waits  in  Zion,  Lord,  for  thee  117 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  exalt  his  name  257 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  my  heart  shall  join  278 

Praise  ye  the  Lord,  'tis  good  to  raise  280 

Preserve  me,  Lord,  in  time  of  need  27 

Protect  us,  Lord,  from  fatal  harm  271 

REJOICE,  ye  righteous,  in  the  Lord  59 

Remember,  Lord,  our  mortal  state  163 

Return,  O  God  of  love,  return  168 

SALVATION  is  for  ever  nigh  157 

Save  me,  O  God.  the  swelling  floods  124 

Save  me,  O  Lord,  from  every  foe  28 

See  what  a  living  Stone  223 

Show  pity,  Lord,  O  Lord,  forgive  97 

Shine,  mighty  God,  on  Zion  shine  121 

Sing,  all  ye  nations,  to  the  Lord  1 19 

Sing  to  the  Lord  aloud  150 

Sing  to  the  Lord  Jehovah's  name  176 

Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  distant  lands  178 

Songs  of  immortal  praise  belong  210 

Soon  as  I  heard  my  Father  say  51 

Sure  there's  a  righteous  God  136 

Sweet  is  the  memory  of  thy  grace  277 

Sweet  is  the  work,  my  God  my  King  171 

TEACH  me  the  measure  of  my  days  72 

That  man  is  bless'd  who  stands  in  awe  21 1 

Th'  Almighty  reigns  exalted  high  181 
The  earth  for  ever  is  the  Lord's                   ^      47 

The  God  Jehovah  reigns  183 
The  God  of  glory  sends  his  summons  forth         94 

The  God  of  our  salvation  hears  1 16 

The  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord  37 

The  King  of  saints,  how  fair  his  face  83 

The  Lord  appears  my  helper,  now  220 

The  Lord,  how  wondrous  are  his  ways  191 

The  Lord  Jehovah  reigns  173 
The  Lord  is  come  :  the  heavens  proclaim        1 80 

The  Lord  my  shepherd  is  46 

The  Lord  of  glory  is  my  light  51 
The  Lord  of  glory  reigns,  he  reigns  on  high     1 7? 

The  Lord,  the  Judge,  before  his  throne  90 

The  Lord,  the  Judge,  his  churches  warns  92 

The  Lord,  the  sovereign  King  194 

The  Lord,  the  sovereign,  sends,  &c.  9?- 


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The  man  is  ever  bless'd  4 

The  praise  of  Zion  waits  for  thee  115 

The  wonders,  Lord,  thy  love  has  wrought  76 

Thee  will  Hove,  O  Lord,  mv  strength  31 

Think,  mighty  God,  on   'eeble  man  164 

This  is  the  day  the  Lord  haih  made  222 

This  spacious  earth  is  all  the  Lord's  47 

Thou  art  my  portion,  O  my    «od  226 

Thou  God  of  love-  thou  ever  bless'd  239 

Thro'  every  age,  eternal  God  165 

Thrice  happy  man,  who  fears  the  Lord  212 

Thus  God,  th'  eternal  Father  spake  203 

Thus  I  resolv'd  before  the  Lord  72 

Thus  saith  the  Lord,  the  spacious  fields  91 

Thus  saith  the  Lord,  your  work  is  vain  75 

Thus  the  great  Lord  of  earth  and  sea  208 

Thy  mercies  fill  the  earth,  O  Lord  231 

Thy  na«ie,  almighty  Lord,  220 

Thy  works  of  glory,  mighty  Lord  205 

'Tis  by  thy  strength  the  mountains  stand  118 

To  God  1  cry'd  with  mournful  voice  141 

To  God  I  make  my  sorrows  known  272 

To  God,  the  great,  the  ever  bless'd  200 

To  heaven  I  lift  my  waiting  eyes  241 

To  our  almighty  Maker,  God  182 

To  thee  before  the  dawning  light  225 

To  thee  most  high  and  holy  God  139 

To  thee,  O  God  of  truth  and  love  55 

To  thee,  O  Lord,  I  raise  my  cries  52 

To  thine  almighty  arm  we  owe  34 

'Twas  for  our  sake,  eternal  God  123 

3Twas  from  thy  hand,  my  God,  I  came  267 

'Twas  in  the  watches  of  the  night  1 12 

VAIN  man,  on  foolish  pleasures  bent  203 

Unshaken  as  the  sacred  hill  246 

Up  from  my  youth,  may  Israel  say  250 

Up  to  the  hills  I  lift  mine  eyes  240 

Upward  I  lift  mine  eyes  242 

WE  bless  the  Lord,  the  just  the  good  123 

We  love  thee,  Lord,  and  we  adore  33 

What  shall  I  render  to  my  God  2 1 9 

When  Christ  to  judgment  shall  descend  91 

When  God  is  nigh,  my  faith  is  strong  28 

When  God,  provok'd  with  daring  crimes  206 

When  God  restor'd  our  captive  state  247 
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When  God  reveal'd  his  gracious  name  248- 

When  I,  with  pleasing  wonder,  stand  270 

When  Israel,  freed  from  Pharoah's  hand  215 

When  Israel  sinn'd  the  Lord  reprov'd  145 

When  man  gi  ows  bold  in  sin  67 

When  overwhelm'd  with  grief  110 

When  pain  and  anguish  sieze  me,  Lord  238 

When  the  gieat  Judge,  supreme  and  just  19 

Where  shall  the  man  be  found  49 

Where  shall  we  go  to  seek  and  find  253 

While  I  keep  silence  and  conceal  58 

While  men  grow  bold  in  wicked  ways  66 

Who  shall  ascend  thy  heavenly-  place  26 

Who  shall  inhabit  in  thy  hill  25 

Who  will  arise  and  plead  my  right  175 

Why  did  the  Jews  proclaim  their  rage  7 

Why  did  the  nations  join  to  slay  6 

Why  do  the  proud  insult  the  poor  89 

Why  do  the  wealthy  wicked  boast  69 

Why  doth  the  Lord  depart  so  far  20 

Why  doth  the  man  of  riches  grow  88 

Why  has  my  God  my  soul  forsook  4 1 

Why  should  I  vex* my  soul  and  fret  68 

Why  should  the  haughty  hero  boast  101 

Why  should  the  mighty  make  their  boast  101 

Will  God  fo;  ever  cast  us  off  1 37 

With  all  my  powers  of  heart  and  tongue  265 

With  earnest  longings  of  the  mind  77 

With  my  whole  heart  I'll  raise  my  song  18 

With  my  whole  heart  I've  sought  thy  face  234 

With  rev'rence  let  the  saints  appear  161 

With  songs  and  honours  sounding  loud  282 

Would  you  behold  the  works  of  God  204, 

YE  holy  souls  in  God  rejoice  60 

Ye  nations  round  the  earth  rejoice  184 

Ye  servants  of  th'  almighty  King  214 

Ye  sons  of  men,  a  feeble  race  170 

Ye  sons  of  pride  that  hate  the  just  89 

Ye  that  delight  to  serve  the  Lord  214 

Ye  that  obey  th'  immortal  King  257 

Ye  tribes  of  Adam  join  283 

Yet  (saith  the  Lord)  if  David's  race  163 


HYMNS 


SPIRITUAL    SONGS. 


IN  THREE  BOOKS. 


I.  COLLECTED  FROM  THE  SCRIPTURES. 
II.  COMPOSED  ON  DIVINE  SUBJECTS. 
III.  PREPARED  FOR  THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 


BY  I.  WATTS,  D.  D. 


And  they  sung  a  new  Song,  saying,  Thou  art  worthy,  fycfor  thou 
wast  slain,  and  hast  redeemed  us,  fyc. — Rev.  v.  9, 

Soliti  essent  (i.  e.  Christiani)  convenire,  carmenque,  Cfiristo  qua?> 
■  '•<?/v\— Pli.vius  in  Epist. 


NEW  YORK 


PUBLISHED  BY  WHITE,  GALLAHER,  &  WHITE 
No.  103  Pearl  Street. 

1831. 


HYMXS- 


BOOK  1. 

COLLECTED  FROM  THE  HOLY  SCRIPTURES 


Hymn   1.    C.  M. 

i  new  Song  to  the  Lamb  that  was  slain.    Rev.  v.  6,  8,  9- 

BEHOLD  the  glories  of  the  Lamb, 
Amidst  his  Father's  throne  ; 
Prepare  new  honours  for  his  name, 
And  songs  before  unknown. 
'2  Let  elders  worship  at  his  feet, 
The  church  adore  around  ; 
With  vials  full  of  odours  sweet, 
And  harps  of  sweeter  sound. 
3  Those  are  the  prayers  of  all  the  saints. 
And  those  the  hymns  they  raise  : 
Jesus  is  kind  to  our  complaints, 
He  loves  to  hear  our  praise. 
1  [Eternal  Father,  who  shall  look 
Into  thy  secret  will  ? 
Who  but  the  Son  shall  take  that  book. 
And  open  every  seal  ? 
5  He  shall  fulfil  thy  great  decrees, 
The  Son  deserves  it  well  ; 
Lo,  in  his  hand  the  sovereign  keys 
Of  heaven,  and  death,  and  hell  !] 
I)  Now  to  the  Lamb,  that  once  was  slain. 
Be  endless  blessings  paid  ; 
Salvation,  glory,  joy,  remain 
For  ever  on  thy  head. 


310  HYMN  2.  [Book  I 

7  Thou  hast  redeem'd  our  souls  with  blood, 

Hast  set  the  pris'ners  free. 
Hast  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God, 
And  we  shall  reign  with  thee. 

8  The  worlds  of  nature  at.d  of  grace 

Are  put  beneath  thy  power ; 

Then  shorten  these  delaying  days, 

And  bring  the  promis'd  hour. 

Hymn  2.    L.  M. 

The  Deity  and  Humanity  of  Christ.    John  i.  1,  3,  14  ;  and  Col.  i. 
16  ;  and  Eph.  iii  9,  10. 

ERE  the  blue  heavens  were  stretch'd  abroad 
From  everlasting  was  the  Word, 
With  God  he  was ;  the  Word  was  God, 
And  most  divinely  be  ador'd. 

2  By  his  own  power  all  things  were  made. 
By  him  supported  all  things  stand  ; 

He  is  the  whole  creation's  head, 
And  angels  fly  at  his  command. 

3  Ere  sin  was  born,  or  Satan  fell, 
He  led  the  host  of  morning  stars  ; 
(Thy  generation  who  can  tell, 

Or  count  the  number  of  thy  years  ?) 

4  But  lo,  he  leaves  those  heavenly  forms, 
The  Word  descends  and  dwells  in  clay, 
That  he  may  converse  hold  with  worms. 
Dress'd  in  such  feeble  flesh  as  they. 

5  Mortals  with  joy  beheld  his  face, 
Th'  eternal  Father's  only  Son  ; 
How  full  of  truth  !  how  full  of  grace  ! 
When  thro'  his  eyes  the  Godhead  shone 

6  Archangels  leave  their  high  abode, 
To  learn  new  myst'ries  here,  and  tell 
The  love  of  our  descending  God. 
The  glories  of  Immanuel. 


BookL]  HYMN  3.  311 

Hymn  3.    S.  M. 

The  Nativity  of  Christ.     Luke  i.  30,  &c.  ii.  10,  &c. 

BEHOLD  the  grace  appears, 
The  promise  is  fulfill'd  ; 
Mary,  the  wondrous  virgin,  bears, 
And  Jesus  is  the  child. 
•J  [The  Lord,  the  highest  God, 
Calls  him  his  only  Son  ; 
He  bids  him  rule  the  lands  abroad, 
And  gives  him  David's  throne. 

3  O'er  Jacob  shall  he  reign 

With  a  peculiar  sway  ; 
The  nations  shall  his  grace  obtain^ 
His  kingdom  ne'er  decay.] 

4  To  bring  the  glorious  news, 

A  heavenly  form  appears  ; 
He  tells  the  shepherds  of  their  jo 
And  banishes  their  fears. 

5  "  Go,  humble  swains,"  said  he, 

"  To  David's  city  fly, 
"  The  promis'd  infant  born  to-day 
"  Doth  in  a  manger  lie." 

6  "  With  looks  and  hearts  serene, 

"  Go  visit  Christ  your  King  ;" 
And  straight  a  flaming  troop  was  seen  ; 
The  shepherds  heard  them  sing  : 
?  "  Glory  to  God  on  high  ! 

"  And  heavenly  peace  on  earth, 
li  Good  will  to  men,  to  angels  joy, 
"  At  the  Redeemer's  birth." 

8  [In  worship  so  divine 

Let  saints  employ  their  tongues  ; 
With  the  celestial  hosts  we  join, 
And  loud  repeat  their  songs. 

9  "  Glory  to  God  on  high  ! 

"  And  heavenly  peace  on  earth. 


m  HYMN  6.  [Book  I 

"  Good  will  to  men,  to  angels  joy, 
"  At  our  Redeemer's  birth."] 

Hymn  4,  referred  to  the  2d  Psalm. 

Hymn  5.    CM. 

Submission  to  afflictive  Providences.     Job  i.  21, 

NAKED  as  from  the  earth  we  came. 
And  crept  to  life  at  first, 
We  to  the  earth  return  again, 
And  mingle  with  our  dust. 

2  The  dear  delights  we  here  enjoy, 

And  fondly  call  our  own, 
Are  but  short  favors,  borrow'd  now, 
To  be  repaid  anon. 

3  'Tis  God  that  lifts  our  comforts  high. 

Or  sinks  them  in  the  grave, 
He  gives,  and  (blessed  be  his  name  ! 

He  takes  but  what  he  gave. 
1  Peace  all  our  angry  passions  then. 

Let  each  rebellious  sigh 
Be  silent  at  his  sovereign  will, 

And  every  murmur  die. 
5  If  smiling  mercy  crown  our  lives, 

Its  praises  shall  be  spread, 
And  we'll  adore  the  justice  too, 

That  strikes  our  comforts  dead. 

Hymn  6.    C.  M. 

Triumph  over  Death.    Job  xix.  25 — 27. 

GREAT  God,  I  own  thy  sentence  just. 
And  nature  must  decay  ; 
I  yield  my  body  to  the  dust, 
To  dwell  with  fellow  clay. 
•2  Yet  faith  may  triumph  o'er  the  grave, 
And  trample  on  the  tombs  ; 
My  Jesus,  my  Redeemer  lives, 
My  God,  my  Saviour,  comes. 


Book  I.]  HYMN  7.  '3 

3  The  mighty  conqu'ror  shall  appear, 
High  on  a  royal  seat, 
And  death,  the  last  of  all  his  foes, 
Lie  vanquished  at  his  feet. 

1  Tho'  greedy  worms  devour  my  skin, 

And  gnaw  my  wasting  flesh, 
When  God  shall  build  my  bones  again. 

He'll  clothe  them  all  afresh  : 
5  There  shall  I  see  thy  lovely  face, 

With  strong  immortal  eyes, 
And  feast  upon  thine  unknown  grace 

With  pleasure  and  surprise. 

Hymn  7.    C.  M. 

The  Invitation  of  the  Gospel ,  or,  Spiritual  Food  and  Clothing 
Isa.  lv.  1,  &c. 

LET  every  mortal  ear  attend, 
And  every  heart  rejoice, 
The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  sounds, 
With  an  inviting  voice. 

2  Ho  !  all  ye  hungry  starving  souls, 

That  feed  upon  the  wind, 
And  vainly  strive,  with  earthly  toy?, 
To  fill  an  empty  mind ; 

3  Eternal  wisdom  has  prepar'd 

A  soul-reviving  feast, 
And  bids  your  longing  appetites 
The  rich  provision  taste. 

4  Ho  !  ye  that  pant  for  living  streams, 

And  pine  away  and  die ; 
Here  you  may  quench  your  raging  tb 
With  springs  that  never  dry. 

5  Rivers  of  love  and  mercy  here 

In  a  rich  ocean  join  ; 
Salvation  in  abundance  flows, 
Like  floods  of  milk  and  wine. 

27 


314  HYMN  8.  [Book  I. 

6  [Ye  perishing  and  naked  poor, 

Who  work  with  mighty  pain, 

To  weave  a  garment  of  your  own, 

That  will  not  hide  your  sin  ; 

7  Come  naked,  and  adorn  your  souls 

In  robes  prepar'd  by  God  ; 
Wrought  by  the  labours  of  his  Son, 
And  dy'd  in  his  own  blood.] 
S  Dear  God,  the  treasures  of  thy  love 
Are  everlasting  mines, 
Deep  as  our  helpless  mis'ries  are, 
And  boundless  as  our  sins ! 
9  The  happy  gates  of  gospel  grace 
Stand  open  night  and  day ; 
Lord,  we  are  come  to  seek  supplies. 
And  drive  our  wants  away. 

Hymn  8.    C.  M. 

The  Safety  and  Protection  of  the  Church.    Isa.  xxvi.  1—6 

HOW  honourable  is  the  place 
Where  we  adoring  stand, 
Zion,  the  glory  of  the  earth, 
And  beauty  of  the  land. 
'I  Bulwarks  of  mighty  grace  defend 
The  city  where  we  dwell ; 
The  walls,  of  strong  salvation  made, 
Defy  th'  assaults  of  hell. 

3  Lift  up  the  everlasting  gates, 

The  doors  wide  open  fling, 
Enter  ye  nations  that  obey 
The  statutes  of  our  King. 

4  Here  shall  you  taste  unmingled  joys. 

And  live  in  perfect  peace  ; 
You,  that  have  known  Jehovah's  name: 
And  ventur'd  on  his  grace. 


Book  I.]  HYMN  9.  315 

5  Trust  in  theXord,  for  ever  trust, 

And  banish  all  your  fears  ;  . 
Strength  in  the  Lord  Jehovah  dwells. 
Eternal  as  his  years. 

6  What  tho1  the  rebels  dwell  on  high. 

His  arm  shall  bring  them  low  ; 
Low  as  the  caverns  of  the  grave 
Their  lofty  heads  shall  bow. 

7  On  Babylon  our  feet  shall  tread, 

In  that  rejoicing  hour : 
The  ruins  of  her  walls  shall  spread 
A  pavement  for  the  poor. 

Hymn  9.    C.  M. 

Tlie  Promises  of  the  Covenant  of  Grace.    Isa.  lv.  1,  2.    Zee.  xiii.  1. 
Mic  vii.  19.     Ezek.  xxxvi.  25,  &c. 

IN  vain  we  lavish  out  our  lives, 
To  gather  empty  wind  ; 
The  choicest  blessings  earth  can  yield 
Will  starve  a  hungry  mind. 

2  Come,  and  the  Lord  shall  feed  our  souls 

With  more  substantial  meat ; 
With  such  as  saints  in  glory  love, 
With  such  as  angels  eat. 

3  Our  God  will  every  want  supply, 

And  fill  our  hearts  with  peace ; 
He  gives,  by  cov'nant  and  by  oath, 

The  riches  of  his  grace. 
1  Come,  and  he'll  cleanse  our  spotted  souk 

And  wash  away  our  stains  ; 
In  the  dear  fountain  that  his  Son 

Pour'd  from  his  dying  veins. 
5  [Our  guilt  shall  vanish  all  away, 

Tho'  black  as  hell  before; 
Our  sins  shall  sink  beneath  the  sea: 

And  shall  be  found  no  more. 


316  HYMN  10.  [Book  1 

6  And,  lest  pollution  should  overspread 

Our  inward  powers  again, 
His  spirit  shall  bedew  our  souls, 
Like  purifying  rain.] 

7  Our  heart,  that  flinty  stubborn  thing. 

That  terrors  cannot  move, 
That  fears  no  threat'nings  of  his  wrath 
Shall  be  dissolv'd  by  love : 

8  Or  he  that  can  take  flint  away 

That  would  not  be  refin'd, 
And  from  the  treasures  of  his  grace 
Bestow  a  softer  mind. 

9  There  shall  his  sacred  Spirit  dwell 

And  deep  engrave  his  law, 
And  every  motion  of  our  souls 
To  swift  obedience  draw. 
10  Thus  will  he  pour  salvation  down. 
And  we  shall  render  praise ; 
We,  the  dear  people  of  his  love, 
And  he,  our  God  of  grace. 

Hymn  10.    S.  M. 

The  Blessedness  of  Gospel  Times  ;  or,  the  Revelation  of  Christ  tc 
Jews  and  Gentiles      Isa.  v.  2,  7—10.     Matth.  xiii.  *16,  17. 

"OW  beauteous  are  their  feet 

Who  stand  on  Zion's  hill  ! 

Who  bring  salvation  on  their  tongue?. 

And  words  of  peace  reveal. 
How  charming  is  their  voice, 

How  sweet  the  tidings  are ! 
"  Zion,  behold  thy  Saviour  King, 

"  He  reigns  and  triumphs  here.'' 
How  happy  are  our  ears, 

That  hear  this  joyful  sound, 
Which  kings  and  prophets  waited  for. 

Ajid  sought,  but  never  found  ! 


H 


Book  I.]  HYMN  11.  317 

4  How  blessed  are  our  eyes, 

That  see  this  heavenly  light ; 
Prophets  and  kings  desirM  it  long. 
But  died  without  the  sight. 

5  The  watchmen  join  their  voice, 

And  tuneful  notes  employ; 
Jerusalem  breaks  forth  in  songs. 
And  deserts  learn  the  joy. 

6  The  Lord  makes  bare  his  arm 

Thro'  all  the  earth  abroad ; 
Let  every  nation  now  behold 
Their  Saviour  and  their  God. 

II  \  mil   11.    L.  M. 

The  Humble  enlightened,  and  carnal  Reason  humbled;  or,  the  So- 
vereignty of  Grace.     Luke  x.  21,  22. 

THERE  was  an  hour  when  Christ  rejoic'd. 
And  spoke  his  joy  in  words  of  praise  ; 
"  Father,  I  thank  thee,  mighty  God, 
"  Lord  of  the  earth,  and  heavens,  and  seas. 
•2  "  I  thank  thy  sov'reign  pow'r  and  love, 
"  That  crowns  my  doctrine  with  success ; 
cc  And  makes  the  babes  in  knowledge  learn 
ft  The  heights,  and  breadths,  and  lengths  of  grace. 

3  "  But  all  this  glory  lies  conceal'd 

"  From  men  of  prudence  and  of  wit ; 

"  The  prince  of  darkness  blinds  their  eyes. 

"  And  their  own  pride  resists  the  light, 

4  "  Father,  'tis  thus,  because  thy  will 

11  Chose  and  ordain'd  it  should  be  so : 
"  Tis  thy  delight  V  abase  the  proud. 
"  And  lay  the  haughty  scorner  low. 

5  "  There's  none  can  know  the  Father  rigln 
"  But  those  that  learn  it  from  the  Son ; 

"  Nor  can  the  Son  be  well  receiv'd 
"  But  where  the  Father  makes  him  known.v 
27* 


318  HYMN  13.  [Book  I 

6  Then  let  our  souls  adore  our  God,        •  . 
That  deals  his  graces  as  he  please  ; 
Nor  gives  to  mortals  an  account, 
Or  of  his  actions  or  decrees. 

Hymn  12.    C.  M. 

Free  Grace  in  revealing  Christ.    Luke  x.  21 

JESUS,  the  man  of  constant  grief, 
A  mourner  all  his  days  ; 
His  spirit  once  rejoic'd  aloud, 
And  turn'd  his  joy  to  praise. 
l3  "  Father,  I  thank  thy  wondrous  love 
"  That  hath  reveal'd  thy  Son 
"  To  men  unlearned  ;  and  to  babes 
11  Hast  made  thy  gospel  known. 

3  "  The  myst'ries  of  redeeming  grace 

"  Are  hidden  from  the  wise, 
"  While  pride  and  carnal  reas'ning  join 
"  To  swell  and  blind  their  eyes." 

4  Thus  doth  the  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth 

His' great  decrees  fulfil; 
And  orders  all  his  works  of  grace 
By  his  own  sovereign  will. 

Hymn  13.    L.  M. 

The  Son  of  God  incarnate;  or,  the  titles  and  the  Kingd<> 
CJirist.    Isa.  ix.  2,  6,  7. 

THE  lands,  that  long  in  darkness  lay, 
Now  have  beheld  a  heavenly  light. 
Nations,  that  set  in  death's  cold  shade, 
Are  bless'd  with  beams  divinely  bright. 

2  The  virgin's  promised  Son  is  born  ; 
Behold  th'  expected  child  appear  ! 
What  shall  his  names  or  titles  be  ? 
"  The  Wonderful,  the  Counsellor  !v 

3  [This  infant  is  the  mighty  God, 
Come  to  be  suckled  and  ador'd ; 


Book  L]  HYMN  14.  319 

Th'  eternal  Father,  Prince  of  Peace, 

The  Son  of  David  and  his  Lord.] 
i  The  government  of  earth  and  seas 

Upon  his  shoulder  shall  be  laid  ; 

His  wide  dominions  shall  increase. 

And  honours  to  his  name  be  paid 
5  Jesus,  the  holy  child  shall  sit 

High  on  his  father  David's  throne  ; 

Shall  crush  his  foes  beneath  his  feet, 

And  reign  to  ages  yet  unknown. 

Hymn  14.    L.  M. 

The  Triumph  of  Faith  ;  or,  Christ's  unchangeable  L. 
Rom.  viii.  33,  &c. 

WHO  shall  the  Lord's  elect  condemn  ' 
'Tis  God  that  justifies  their  souls 

And  mercy,  like  a  mighty  stream, 

O'er  all  their  sins  divinely  rolls. 
1  Who  shall  adjudge  the  saints  to  hell  \ 

'Tis  Christ,  that  suffer'd  in  their  stead 

And  the  salvation  to  fulfil, 

Behold  him  rising  from  the  dead. 
3  He  lives  !  he  lives  !  and  sits  above.. 

For  ever  interceding  there  ; 

Who  shall  divide  us  from  his  Jove, 

Or  what  should  tempt  us  to  despair  ' 
i  Shall  persecution  or  distress, 

Famine,  or  sword,  or  nakedness  ! 

He  that  hath  lov'd  us,  bears  us  through, 

And  makes  us  more  than  conqu'rors  too. 

5  Faith  hath  an  overcoming  power, 
It  triumphs  in  the  dying  hour ; 
Christ  is  our  life,  our  joy,  our  hope, 
Nor  can  we  sink  with  such  a  prop. 

6  Not  all  that  men  on  earth  can  do, 
Nor  powers  on  high,  nor  powers  below 


320  HYMN  16.  [Book  I 

Shall  cause  his  mercy  to  remove, 

Or  wean  our  hearts  from  Christ,  our  love. 

Hymn  15.    L.  M. 

Our  own  Weakness,  and  Christ  our  Strength. 
2  Cor.  xii.  7,  9,  10. 

LET  me  but  hear  my  Saviour  say, 
"  Strength  shall  be  equal  to  thy  day ;" 
Then  I  rejoice  in  deep  distress, 
Leaning  on  all-sufficient  grace. 
*3  I  glory  in  infirmity, 

.    That  Christ's  own  power  may  rest  on  me  ; 
When  I  am  weak,  then  am  I  strong, 
Grace  is  my  shield,  and  Christ  my  song. 

3  I  can  do  all  things,  or  can  bear 
All  sufPrings  if  my  Lord  be  there  ; 
Sweet  pleasures  mingle  with  the  pains, 
While  his  left  hand  my  head  sustains. 

4  But  if  the  Lord  be  once  withdrawn, 
And  we  attempt  the  work  alone, 
When  new  temptations  spring  and  rise. 
We  find  how  great  our  weakness  is. 

5  So  Samson,  when  his  hair  was  lost, 
Met  the  Philistines  to  his  cost ; 
Shook  his  vain  limbs  with  sad  surprise. 
Made  feeble  fight  and  lost  his  eyes. 

Hymn  16,    C.  M. 

Hosanna  to  Christ.    Matt.  xxi.  9.    Luke  xix.  38,  40 

HOSANNA  to  the  royal  Son 
Of  David's  ancient  line  ! 
His  natures  two,  his  person  one, 
Mysterious  and  divine. 
'2  The  root  of  David  here  we  find 
And  offspring  is  the  same ; 
Eternity  and  time  are  join'd 
In  our  Immanuel's  name. 


Book  I.]  HYMN  18.  321 

3  Bless'd  he  that  comes  to  wretched  men 
With  peaceful  news  from  heaven  ! 
Hosannas,  of  the  highest  strain, 
To  Christ,  the  Lord,  be  given. 

1  Let  mortals  ne'er  refuse  to  take 

Th'  Hosanna  on  their  tongues, 
Lest  rocks  and  stones  should  rise  and  break 
Their  silence  into  songs. 

Hymn  17.    C   M. 

Victory  over  Death.     1  Cor.  xv.  55,  &c. 

OFOR  an  overcoming  faith, 
To  cheer  my  dying  hours, 
To  triumph  o'er  the  monster,  death, 
And  all  his  frightful  powers  ! 

2  Joyful,  with  all  the  strength  I  have, 

My  quiv'ring  lips  should  sing, 
;t  Where  is  thy  boasted  vict'ry,  grave  ? 
"  And  where  the  monster's  sting?" 

3  If  sin  be  pardon'd  I'm  secure, 

Death  hath  no  sting  beside  : 
The  law  gives  sin  its  damning  power. 
But  Christ  my  ransom  died. 
i  Now  to  the  God  of  victory 
Immortal  thanks  be  paid, 
Who  makes  us  conqu'rors,  while  we  die. 
Thro'  Christ  our  living  head. 

Hymn  18.    C  M. 

Blessed  are  the  Dead  that  die  in  the  Lord.    Rev.  xiv.  13. 

HEAR  what  the  voice  from  heaven  proclaims 
For  all  the  pious  dead  ; 
Sweet  is  the  savor  of  their  names, 
And  soft  their  sleeping  bed. 
I  They  die  in  Jesus  and  are  bless'd  ; 
How  kind  their  slumbers  are  ' 


322"  HYMN  19.  [Book  1 

From  sufferings  and  from  sins  released, 
And  freed  from  every  snare. 

3  Far  from  this  world  of  toil  and  strife, 
They're  present  with  the  Lord  ; 
The  labours  of  their  mortal  life 
End  in  a  large  reward. 

Hymn  19.    CM. 

The  Song  of  Simeon;  or.  Death  made  desirable.     Luke  ii.  27,  &c 

LORD,  at  thy  temple  we  appear, 
As  happy  Simeon  came, 
And  hope  to  meet  our  Saviour  here  ; 
O  make  our  joys  the  same. 

2  With  what  divine  and  vast  delight 

The  good  old  man  was  fill'd, 
When  fondly,  in  his  wither'd  arms, 
He  clasp'd  the  Holy  Child  ! 

3  "Now  1  can  leave  this  world,"  he  cry'd, 

"  Behold  thy  servant  dies  ; 
"  I've  seen  thy  great  salvation,  Lord, 
And  close  my  peaceful  eyes. 

4  "  This  is  the  Light  prepar'd  to  shine 

11  Upon  the  Gentile  lands, 
"  Thine  Israel's  glory,  and  their  hope 
"  To  break  their  slavish  bands." 

5  [Jesus,  the  vision  of  thy  face 

Hath  overpowering  charms  ! 
Scarce  shall  I  feel  cold  death's  embrace, 
If  Christ  be  in  my  arms. 

6  Then,  while  ye  hear  my  heart-strings  break . 

How  sweet  my  minutes  roll  ! 
A  mortal  paleness  on  my  cheek, 
And  glory  in  my  soul.] 


Book  I.]  HYMN  21.  323 

Hymn  20.    C.  M. 

"spiritual  Apparel,  viz.  the  Robe  of  Righteousness  and  Garments  of 
Salvation.     Isa.  lxi,  10. 

AWAKE,  my  heart,  arise,  my  tongue, 
Prepare  a  tuneful  voice, 
In  God,  the  life  of  all  my  joys, 
Aloud  will  1  rejoice. 

2  'Tis  he  adorn'd  my  naked  soul, 

And  made  salvation  mine ; 
Upon  a  poor  polluted  worm 
He  makes  his  graces  shine. 

3  And  lest  the  shadow  of  a  spot 

Should  on  my  soul  be  found, 
He  took  the  robe  the  Saviour  wrought, 

And  cast  it  all  around. 
i  How  far  the  heavenly  robe  exceeds 

What  earthly  princes  wear  ! 
These  ornaments,  how  bright  they  shine  ! 

How  white  the  garments  are  ! 
o  The  Spirit  wrought  my  faith  and  love, 

And  hope  and  every  grace  ; 
But  Jesus  spent  his  life,  to  work 

The  robe  of  righteousness. 
-3  Strangely,  my  soul,  art  thou  array'd 

By  the  great  sacred  Three  ! 
In  sweetest  harmony  of  praise 

Let  all  thy  powers  agree. 

Hymn  81.    C.  M. 

i  Vision  of  the  Kingdom  of  Christ  among  Men.    Rev.  xxi.  1—4. 

LO,  what  a  glorious  sight  appears 
To  our  believing  eyes  ! 
The  earth  and  seas  are  pass'd  away, 
And  the  old  rolling  skies. 
2  From  the  third  heaven,  where  God  resides. 
That  holy,  happy  place. 


524  HYMN  24.  [Book  I 

The  new  Jerusalem  comes  down, 
Adorn'd  with  shining  grace. 

3  Attending  angels  shout  for  joy, 

And  the  bright  armies  sing, 

"  Mortals,  behold  the  sacred  seat 

"  Of  your  descending  King. 

4  "  The  God  of  glory  down  to  men 

"  Removes  his  blest  abode  ; 
"  Men,  the  dear  objects  of  his  grace, 
"  And  he,  the  loving  God. 

5  "  His  own  soft  hand  shall  wipe  the  tears, 

"  From  every  weeping  eye  ; 
"  And  pains,  and  groans,  and  griefs,  and  fears, 
"  And  death  itself  shall  die." 

6  How  long,  dear  Saviour,  O  how  long, 

Shall  this  bright  hour  delay  ? 
Fly  swiftly  round  ye  wheels  of  time, 
And  bring  the  welcome  day. 

Hymn  22  and  23,  referred  to  the  125th  Psalm. 

Hymn  24.    L.  M. 

Vhe  rich  Sinner  dying.    Psal.  xlix.  6,  9.    Eccl.  viii.  S.     Job  iii.  1 4, 1 5 

IN  vain  the  wealthy  mortals  toil, 
And  heap  their  shining  dust  in  vain, 

Look  down,  and  scorn  the  humble  poor, 

And  boast  their  lofty  hills  of  gain. 
'I  Their  golden  cordials  cannot  ease 

Their  pained  hearts  or  aching  heads, 

Nor  fright  nor  bribe  approaching  death 

From  glitt'ring  roofs  and  downy  beds. 
>  The  ling'ring,  the  unwilling  soul, 

The  dismal  summons  must  obey, 

And  bid -a  long,  a  sad  farewell, 

To  the  pale  lump  of  lifeless  clay. 
4  Thence  they  are  huddled  to  the  grave, 

AVhere  kings  and  slaves  have  equal  thrones, 


Hook  I.]  HYMN  25. 

Their  bones,  without  distinction,  lie 
Among  the  heaps  of  meaner  bones. 

The  rest  referred  to  the  49th  Psalm. 

Hymn  So.    L.  M. 

A  Vision  of  the  Lamb.    Rev.  v.  6—9. 

A  LL  mortal  vanities  begone, 
XJL  Nor  tempt  my  eyes,  nor  tire  my  ears. 
Behold,  amidst  the  eternal  throne, 
A  vision  of  the  Lamb  appears. 

■J  [Glory  his  fleecy  robe  adorns, 

Mark'd  with  the  bloody  death  he  bore  ; 
Seven  are  his  eyes,  and  seven  his  horns. 
To  speak  his  wisdom  and  his  power. 

3  Lo,  he  receives  a  sealed  book 

From  him  that  sits  upon  the  throne  ; 

Jesus,  my  Lord,  prevails  to  look 

On  dark  decrees  and  things  unknown.] 

1  All  the  assembling  saints  around 
Fail  worshipping  before  the  Lamb, 
And  in  new  songs  of  gospel  sound, 
Address  their  honours  to  his  name. 

5   [The  joy,  the  shout,  the  harmony 
Flies  o'er  the  everlasting  hills  ; 
"  Worthy  art  thou  alone,"  they  cry, 
"  To  read  the  book,  to  loose  the  seals.,:j 

'J  Our  voices  join  the  heavenly  strain, 
And  with  transporting  pleasure  sing, 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain. 
"  To  be  our  Teacher  and  our  King  !" 

7  His  words  of  prophecy  reveal 
Eternal  counsels,  deep  designs  ; 
His  grace  and  vengeance  shall  fulfil 
The  peaceful  and  the  dreadful  lines. 

8  Thou  hast  redeem'd  our  souls  from  hell 
With  thine  invaluable  blood  ; 

28 


:526  HYMN  27.  r     [Book  I 

And  wretches,  that  did  once  rebel, 
Are  now  made  fav'rites  of  their  God. 
9  Worthy  for  ever  is  the  Lord, 

That  died  for  treasons  not  his  own, 

By  every  tongue  to  be  ador'd, 

And  dwell  upon  his  Father's  throne. 

Hymn  26.    C.  M. 

Hope  of  Heaven  by  the  Resurrection  of  Christ.    1  Pet.  i.  3—5. 

BLESS'D  be  the  everlasting  God 
The  Father  of  our  Lord  ; 
Be  his  abounding  mercy  prais'd, 
His  majesty  ador'd. 
*2  When  from  the  dead  he  rais'd  his  son. 
And  call'd  him  to  the  sky, 
He  gave  our  souls  a  lively  hope 
That  they  should  never  die. 

3  What,  tho1  our  inbred  sins  require 

Our  flesh  to  see  the  dust, 
Yet,  as  the  Lord  our  Saviour  rose. 
So  all  his  followers  must. 

4  There's  an  inheritance  divine 

Reserv'd  against  that  day ; 
'Tis  uncorrupted,  undefil'd, 
And  cannot  fade  away. 

5  Saints,  by  the  power  of  God,  are  kept 

Till  the  salvation  come  ; 
We  walk  by  faith,  as  strangers  here, 
Till  Christ  shall  call  us  home. 

Hymn  27.    C.  M. 

Assurance  of  Heaven  ;  or,  a  Saint  prepared  to  die.  2  Tim.  iv.  6—8, 18. 

rkEATH  may  dissolve  my  body  now, 
MJ  And  bear  my  spirit  home  ; 
Why  do  my  minutes  move  so  slow, 
Nor  my  salvation  come  ? 


Book  I.]  HYMN  28.  32? 

'2  With  heavenly  weapons  I  have  fought 
The  battles  of  the  Lord, 
Finish'd  my  course,  and  kept  the  faith. 
And  wait  the  sure  reward.] 
3  God  has  laid  up  in  heaven  for  me 
A  crown  which  cannot  fade  ; 
The  righteous  Judge,  at  that  great  day. 
Shall  place  it  on  my  head. 
1  Nor  hath  the  King  of  grace  decreed 
This  prize  for  me  alone ; 
But  all  that  love  and  long  to  see 
Th'  appearance  of  his  Son. 

5  Jesus,  the  Lord,  shall  guard  me  safe 

From  every  ill  design ; 
And  to  his  heavenly  kingdom  take, 
This  feeble  soul  of  mine. 

6  God  is  my  everlasting  aid, 

And  hell  shall  rage  in  vain  : 

To  him  be  highest  glory  paid, 

And  endless  praise — Amen. 

Hymn  28.    C.  M. 

The  Triumph  of  Christ  over  the  Enemies  of  his  Chureh. 
Isa.  lxiii.  1 — 3,  &c. 

WHAT  mighty  man,  or  mighty  God. 
Comes  travelling  in  state 
Along  the  ldumean  road, 
Away  from  Bozrah's  gate  ! 
'2  The  glory  of  his  robes  proclaim 
"  'Tis  some  victorious  King  : 
"  'Tis  I,  the  Just,  th'  Almighty  One. 
"  That  your  salvation  bring." 
3  Why,  mighty  Lord,  thy  saints  inquire. 
Why  thine  apparel's  red  ? 
And  all  thy  vesture  stain'd  like  those 
Who  in  the  wine-press  tread  ? 


328  HYMN  29.  [Book  I 

4  "  I  by  myself  have  trod  the  press, 

"  And  crush'd  my  foes  alone  ; 
"  My  wrath  hath  struck  the  rebels  dead, 
"  My  fury  stamp'd  them  down. 

5  "  'Tis  Edom's  blood  that  dyes  my  robe? 

"  With  joyful  scarlet  stains  ; 
"  The  triumph  that  my  raiment  wears 
"  Sprung  from  my  bleeding  veins. 

6  "  Thus  shall  the  nations  be  destroy'd 

"  That  dare  insult  my  saints  ; 
"  f  have  an  arm  V  avenge  their  wrongs. 
11  An  ear  for  their  complaints." 


i 


Mymn  20.    C  M. 

The  Triumph  of  Christ ;  or,  Ruin  of  Antichrist.     Isa.  lxiii.  4 

LIFT  my  banner,1'  saith  the  Lord, 
"  Where  Antichrist  has  stood  ; 
"  The  city  of  my  gospel  foes 
"  Shall  be  a  field  of  blood. 

2  "  My  heart  has  studied  just  revenge. 

"  And  now  the  day  appears  ; 
"  The  day  of  my  redeem'd  is  come. 
"  To  wipe  away  their  tears. 

3  "  Quite  weary  is  my  patience  grown, 

"  And  bids  my  fury  go  : 
"  Swift  as  the  lightning  it  shall  move. 

"  And  be  as  fatal  too. 
I  "  I  call  for  helpers,  but  in  vain  : 

"  Then  has  my  gospel  none  ? 
"  Well,  my  own  harm  has  might  enough 

11  To  crush  my  foes  alone. 
5  "Slaughter,  and  my  devouring  sword. 

il  Shall  walk  the  streets  around  ; 
"  Babel  shall  reel  beneath  my  strokr, 

"And  stagger  to  the  ground." 


Book  I.]  HYMN  32.  329 

0  Thy  honours,  O  victorious  King  ! 
Thine  own  right  hand  shall  raise, 
While  we  thine  awful  vengeance  sing, 
And  our  Deliv'rer  praise. 

Hymn  30.    L.  31. 

Prayer  for  Deliverance  answered.     Isa.  xxvi.  8,  20 

IN  thine  own  ways,  O  God  ot"  love, 
We  wait  the  visits  of  thy  grace  ! 

Our  soul's  desire  is  to  thy  name, 

And  the  remembrance  of  thy  face. 
*2  My  thoughts  are  searching,  Lord,  for  thee  : 

'Mongst  the  black  shades  of  lonesome  night 

My  earnest  cries  salute  the  skies, 

Before  the  dawn  restores  the  light. 
3  Look,  how  rebellious  men  deride 

The  tender  patience  of  my  God  : 

But  they  shall  see  thy  lifted  hand. 

And  feel  the  scourges  of  thy  rod. 
i  Hark !  the  Eternal  rends  the  sky. 

A  mighty  voice  before  him  goes, 

A  voice  of  music  to  his  friends, 

But  threat'ning  thunder  to  his  foes. 
5  Come,  children,  to  your  Father's  arms. 

Hide  in  the  chambers  of  my  grace, 

Till  the  fierce  storms  be  overblown. 

And  my  avenging  fury  cease. 
G  My  sword  shall  boast  its  thousands  slaiu, 

And  drink  the  blood  of  haughty  kings, 

While  heavenly  peace  around  my  flock 

>tretches  its  soft  and  shady  wings. 

Hymn  31,  referred  to  the  1st  Psalm. 

Hymn  32.    C.  M. 

Strength  jrom  Heaven.     Isa.  xl.  27—30. 

WHENCE  do  our  mournful  thoughts  arise  ' 
And  where's  our  courage  fled  ? 
28* 


330  HYMN  39.  [Book  I 

Has  restless  sin  and  raging  hell, 
Struck  all  our  comforts  dead  ? 
•2  Have  we  forgot  th'  Almighty  name. 
That  form'd  the  earth  and  sea  7 
And  can  an  all-creating  arm 
Grow  weary  or  decay  ? 
3  Treasures  of  everlasting  might 
In  our  Jehovah  dwell : 
He  gives  the  conquest  to  the  weak, 
And  treads  their  foes  to  hell. 
1  Mere  mortal  power  shall  fade  and  die, 
And  youthful  vigour  cease  ; 
But  we,  that  wait  upon  the  Lord, 
Shall  feel  our  strength  increase. 
5  The  saints  shall  mount  on  eagles1  wings 
And  taste  the  promis'd  bliss  ; 
Till  their  unweary'd  feet  arrive 
Where  perfect  pleasure  is. 

Hymn  33,34,35,  36,  37,  33,  referred  to  Psalm  67,  73,  84,  90,131. 
and  134. 

Hymn  39.    C.  M. 

God's  tender  Care  of  his  Church.    Isa.  xlix.  13,  14,  &r 

NOW  shall  my  inward  joys  arise 
And  burst  into  a  song  ; 
Almighty  love  inspires  my  heart, 
And  pleasure  tunes  my  tongue. 

2  God  on  his  thirsty  Sion-hill 

Some  mercy-drops  has  thrown, 
And  solemn  oaths  have  bound  his  love 
To  shower  salvation  down. 

3  Why  do  we  then  indulge  our  fears, 

Suspicions,  and  complaints  ? 
Is  he  a  God,  and  shall  his  grace 
Grow  weary  of  his  saints  ? 


Book  I.]  HYMN  40.  331 

i  Can  a  kind  woman  e'er  forget 
The  infant  of  her  womb, 
And  'mongst  a  thousand  tender  thoughts, 
Her  suckling  have  no  room  ? 
5  "  Yet,11  saith  the  Lord,  "  should  nature  change, 
"  And  mothers  monsters  prove, 
"  Sion  still  dwells  upon  the  heart, 
"  Of  everlasting  love. 
<i  "  Deep  on  the  palms  of  both  my  hands 
"  1  have  engrav'd  her  name ; 
••  My  hands  shall  raise  her  ruin'd  walls, 
';  And  build  her  broken  frame." 

Hymn  40.    L.  M. 

The  Business  and  Blessedness  of  Glorified  Saints. 
Rev.  vii.  13—15,  &c. 

WHAT  happy  men,  or  angels  these, 
"That  all  their  robes  are  spotless  white 
;t  Whence  did  the  glorious  troop  arrive 
M  At  the  pure  realms  of  heavenly  light  ?" 

•J  From  tort'ring  racks,  and  burning  fires, 
And  seas  of  their  own  blood  they  came  ; 
But  nobler  blood  has  wash'd  their  robes. 
Flowing  from  Christ,  the  dying  Lamb. 

3  Now  they  approach  th'  Almighty  thron* 
With  loud  hosannas  night  and  day, 
^weet  anthems  to  the  great  Three-One. 
Measure  their  bless'd  eternity. 

1  No  more  shall  hunger  pain  their  souls  : 
He  bids  their  parching  thirst  be  gone, 
And  spreads  the  shadow  of  his  wings, 
To  screen  them  from  the  scorching  sun. 

>  The  Lamb  that  fills  the  middle  throne. 
Shall  shed  around  his  milder  beams ; 
There  shall  they  feast  on  his  rich  love, 
And  drink  full  joys  from  living  streams. 


332  HYMN  42.  [Book  I 

6  Thus  shall  thy  mighty  bliss  renew, 
Thro'  the  vast  round  of  endless  years, 
And  the  soft  hand  of  sovereign  grace 
Heal  all  their  wounds,  and  wipe  their  tears. 

Hymn  41.    CM. 

The  same  ;  or,  the  Martyrs  Glorified.    Rev.  vii.  13,  &c. 
"FTPlHESE  glorious  minds  how  bright  they 

-1-    "  Whence  all  their  white  array  ?  [shine  •! 
"  How  came  they  to  the  happy  seats 

"  Of  everlasting  day  ?" 

2  From  tort'ring  pains  to  endless  joys, 

On  fiery  wheels  they  rode, 
And  strangely  wash'd  their  raiment  white 
In  Jesus'  dying  blood. 

3  Now  they  approach  a  spotless  God, 

And  bow  before  his  throne  ; 
Their  warbling  harps  and  sacred  songs, 
Adore  the  Holy  One. 

4  The  unveil'd  glories  of  his  face 

Amongst  his  saints  reside, 
While  the  rich  treasure  of  his  grace 
Sees  all  their  wants  supply'd. 

5  Tormenting  thirst  shall  leave  their  souk. 

And  hunger  flee  as  fast ; 
The  fruit  of  life's  immortal  tree 
Shall  be  their  sweet  repast. 

6  The  Lamb  shall  lead  his  heavenly  flock 

Where  living  fountains  rise ; 
And  love  divine,  shall  wipe  away 
The  sorrows  of  their  eyes. 

Hymn  42.    C.  M. 

Divine  Wrath  and  Mercy.    Nah.  i.  1-^3,  &c. 

DORE  and  tremble,  for  our  God 
Is  a  consuming  fire  ;* 
*  Heb.  xii.  29. 


Book  I.]  HYMN  45.  33:: 

His  jealous  eyes  his  wrath  inflame, 
And  raise  his  vengeance  higher. 
'2  Almighty  vengeance !  how  it  burns  ! 
How  bright  his  fury  glows ! 
Vast  magazines  of  plagues  and  storms 
Lie  treasur'd  for  his  foes. 

3  Those  heaps  of  wrath,  by  slow  degrees, 

Are  forc'd  into  a  flame ; 
But  kindled,  Oh  !  how  fiere  they  blaze  ' 
And  rend  all  nature's  frame. 

4  At  his  approach  the  mountains  flee. 

And  seek  a   watery  grave  ; 
The  frighted  sea  makes  haste  away, 
And  shrinks  up  every  wave. 

5  Thro'  the  wide  air,  the  weighty  rocks 

Are  swift  as  hail-stones  hurl'd  ; 
Who  dares  engage  his  fiery  rage 
That  shakes  the  solid  world  ? 
G  Yet,  mighty  God !  thy  sovereign  grace 
Sits  regent  on  the  throne  ; 
The  refuge  of  thy  chosen  race, 
When  wrath  comes  rushing  down. 
?  Thy  hand  shall  on  rebellious  kings 
A  fiery  tempest  pour ; 
While  we,  beneath  thy  sheltering  wings. 
Thy  just  revenge  adore. 

Hymn  43,  referred  to   the  100th  Psalm. 
Hymn  44,  referred  to  the  133d  Psalm. 

Hymn  4o.    C   M. 

The  last  Judgment.    Rev.  xxi.  5—8. 

SEE  where  the  great  incarnate  God 
Fills  a  majestic  throne, 
While  from  the  skies  his  awful  voice- 
Rears  the  last  judgment  down. 


334  HYMN  48.  [Book  I. 

2  [<« I  am  the  first,  and  I  the  last, 

"  Thro'  endless  years  the  same  : 
"  I  AM — is  my  memorial  still, 
11  And  my  eternal  name. 

3  "  Such  favours  as  a  God  can  give, 

"  My  royal  grace  bestows  ! 
"  Ye  thirsty  souls,  come  taste  the  streams 
"  Where  life  and  pleasure  flows.] 

4  ["  The  saint,  that  triumphs  o'er  his  sins, 

"  I'll  own  him  for  a  son  ; 
"  The  whole  creation  shall  reward 
"  The  conquests  he  has  won. 

5  "  But  bloody  hands,  and  hearts  unclean, 

"  And  all  the  lying  race, 
"  The  faithless  and  the  scoffing  crew, 
"  That  spurn  at  offer'd  grace  ; 

6  "  They  shall  be  taken  from  my  sight, 

"  Bound  fast  in  iron  chains, 
"  And  headlong  plung'd  into  the  lake 
"  Where  fire  and  darkness  reigns."] 

7  O  may  I  stand  before  the  Lamb, 

When  earth  and  seas  are  fled, 
And  hear  the  Judge  pronounce  my  name 
With  blessings  on  my  head  ! 

8  May  I  with  those  for  ever  dwell 

Who  here  were  my  delight, 
While  sinners,  banish'd  down  to  hell, 

No  more  offend  my  sight. 
Hymn  46  and  47  referred  to  Psahn  3  and  148. 

Hymn  48.    L  M. 

The   Christian  Race.    Isa.  xl.  28—31. 

AWAKE,  our  souls,  (away,  our  fears, 
Let  every  trembling  thought  begone,^ 
Awake,  and  run  the  heavenly  race, 
And  put  a  cheerful  courage  on. 


Book  L]  HYMN  49.  335 

•3  True,  His  a  straight  and  thorny  road, 

And  mortal  spirits  tire  and  faint ; 

But  they  forget  the  mighty  God, 

That  feeds  the  strength  of  every  saint. 
3  The  mighty  God,  whose  matchless  power 

Is  ever  new  and  ever  young, 

And  firm  endures,  while  endless  years, 

Their  everlasting  circles  run. 
i  From  thee,  the  overflowing  spring, 

Our  souls  shall  drink  a  fresh  supply, 

While  such  as  trust  their  native  strength 

Shall  melt  away,  and  droop  and  die. 
5  Swift  as  an  eagle  cuts  the  air, 

We'll  mount  aloft  to  thine  abode  ; 

On  wings  of  love  our  souls  shall  fly. 

Nor  tire  amidst  the  heavenly  road. 

Hymn  49,    C  M. 

The  Works  of  Moses  and  the  Lamb.     Rew  xv.  o. 

HOW  strong  thine  arm  is,  mighty  God. 
Who  would  not  fear  thy  name? 
Jesus  how  sweet  thy  graces  are ! 
Who  would  not  love  the  Lamb  ? 
\j  He  has  done  more  than  Moses  did, 
Our  Prophet  and  our  King; 
From  bonds  of  hell  he  freed  our  souls. 
And  taught  our  lips  to  sing. 
3  In  the  Red  Sea,  by  Moses'  hand, 
Th'  Egyptian  host  was  drown'd  ; 
But  his  own  blood  hides  all  our  sins, 
And  guilt  no  more  is  found. 
i  When  thro'  the  desert  Israel  went, 
With  manna  they  were  fed  ; 
Our  Lord  invites  us  to  his  flesh. 
And  calls  it  living  bread. 


N' 


336  HYMN  50.  [Book  L 

5  Moses  beheld  the  promis'd  land, 
Yet  never  reach'd  the  place ; 
But  Christ  shall  bring  his  followers  home, 
To  see  his  Father's  face. 
G  Then  will  our  love  and  joy  be  full, 
And  feel  a  warmer  flame, 
And  sweeter  voices  tune  the  song, 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 

Hymn  50,    C  M. 

The  Song  of  Zacharias,  and  the  Message  of  John  the  Baptist];  or, 
Light  and   Salvation  by  Jesus  Christ.    Luke  i.  68,  &c.    John  i 
29,  32. 

'0  W  be  the  God  of  Israel  bless'd. 
Who  makes  his  truth  appear ; 
His  mighty  hand  fulfils  his  word, 
And  all  the  oaths  he  sware. 
'1  Now  he  bedews  old  David's  root 
With  blessings  from  the  skies  ; 
He  makes  the  branch  of  promise  grow. 
The  promis'd  horn  arise. 
3  [John  was  the  prophet  of  the  Lord, 
To  go  before  his  face, 
The  herald,  which  our  Saviour  God 
Sent  to  prepare  his  ways : 
1  Tie  makes  the  great  salvation  known, 
He  speaks  of  pardon'd  sins  ; 
While  grace  divine,  and  heavenly  love, 
In  its  own  glory  shines. 
7)  "  Behold  the  Lamb  of  God,"  he  cries, 
"  That  takes  our  guilt  away  ; 
"  I  saw  the  Spirit  o'er  his  head 
"On  his  baptising  day.] 
6  "  Be  every  vale  exalted  high, 
"  Sink  every  mountain  low  : 
a  The  proud  must  stoop,  and  humble  souh 
11  Shall  his  salvation  know. 


Book  I.j  HYMN  52.  337 

7  "  The  heathen  realms  with  Israel's  land 
"  Shall  join  in  sweet  accord ; 
"  And  all  that's  born  of  man  shall  see 
"  The  glory  of  the  Lord. 
S  "  Behold  the  morning  Star  arise, 
14  Ye  that  in  darkness  sit : 
"  He  marks  the  path  that  leads  to  peace, 
"  And  guides  our  doubtful  feet." 

Hymn  51.    S.  M. 

Preserving  Grace.    Jude  24,  25. 

TO  God,  the  only  wise, 
Our  Saviour  and  our  King, 
Let  all  the  saints  below  the  skies 
Their  humble  praises  bring. 
;2  'Tis  his  almighty  love, 

His  counsel  and  his  care, 
Preserves  us  safe  from  sin  and  death, 
And  every  hurtful  snare. 

3  He  will  present  our  souls, 

Unblemish'd  and  complete, 
Before  the  glory  of  his  face 
With  joys  divinely  great. 

4  Then  all  the  chosen  seed 

Shall  meet  around  his  throne, 
Shall  bless  the  conduct  of  his  grace, 
And  make  his  wonders  known. 

5  To  our  Redeemer,  God, 

Wisdom  and  power  belongs, 
Immortal  crowns  of  majesty, 
And  everlasting  songs. 

Hymn  52.    L.  M. 

Baptism.    .Vatt.xxviii.  19.    Acts  ii.  68. 

TWas  the  commission  of  our  Lord, 
u  Go  teach  the  nations,  and  baptise  ;" 

.29 


338  HYMN  53.  [Book  f 

The  nations  have  receiv'd  the  word 
Since  he  ascended  to  the  skies. 

2  He  sits  upon  th'  eternal  hills, 

With  grace  and  pardon  in  his  hands, 
And  sends  his  cov'nant,  with  the  seals. 
To  bless  the  distant  Christian  lands. 

3  "  Repent,  and  be  baptis'd,"  he  saith, 
"  For  the  remission  of  your  sins ;" 
And  thus  our  sense  assists  our  faith, 
And  shows  us  what  his  gospel  means. 

1  Our  souls  he  washes  in  his  blood, 

As  water  makes  the  body  clean  ; 

And  the  good  Spirit  from  our  God 

Descends  like  purifying  rain. 
5  Thus  we  engage  ourselves  to  thee, 

And  seal  our  cov'nant  with  the  Lord : 

O  may  the  great  Eternal  Three 

In  heaven  our  solemn  vows  record  ! 

Hymn  53.    J     M. 

The  Holy  Scriptures.     Heb.  i.  1.     2  Tim.  iii.  15,  16.     Psal.  cxlvii. 
19,  20. 

GOD,  who,  in  various  methods,  told 
His  mind  and  will  to  saints  of  old, 
Sent  his  own  Son,  with  truth  and  grace. 
To  teach  us  in  these  latter  days. 
'2  Our  nation  reads  the  written  word, 
That  book  of  life,  that  sure  record. 
The  bright  inheritance  of  heaven, 
Is,  by  the  sweet  conveyance,  given. 

3  God's  kindest  thoughts  are  here  express VI. 
Able  to  make  us  wise  and  bless'd  ; 

The  doctrines  are  divinely  true, 
Fit  for  reproof,  and  comfort  too. 

4  Ye  people  all,  who  read  his  love 
In  long  epistles  from  above, 


Book  L]  HYMN  55.  339 

(He  hath  not  sent  his  sacred  word 
To  every  land)  praise  ye  the  Lord. 

Hymn  54.    L.  ML 

Electing  Grace  ;   or.  Saints  beloved  in  Christ. 
Eph.  i.  3,  &c. 

JESUS,  we  bless  thy  Father's  name  ; 
Thy  God  and  ours  are  both  the  same  ; 

What  heavenly  blessings  from  his  throne, 

Flow  down  to  sinners  thro'  his  Son  ! 
ki  "  Christ  be  my  first  elect,'1  he  said, 

Then  chose  our  souls  in  Christ  our  head. 

Before  he  gave  the  mountains  birth, 

Or  laid  foundations  for  the  earth. 
3  Thus  did  eternal  love  begin 

To  raise  us  up  from  death  and  sin  ; 

Our  characters  were  then  decreed, 

*  Blameless  in  love,  a  holy  seed." 
1  Predestinated  to  be  sons, 

Born  by  degrees  but  chose  at  once  : 

A  new  regenerated  race, 

To  praise  the  glory  of  his  grace. 
5  With  Christ,  our  Lord,  we  share  our  part. 

In  the  affections  of  his  heart ; 

Nor  shall  our  souls  be  thence  remov'd, 

Till  he  forgets  his  First-Belov'd. 

Hymn  55.    C.  M. 

Hezekiah's  >^ong  ;  or,  Sicknesi  and  Recovery, 
Isa.  xxxviii.  9,  &c. 

WHEN  we  are  rais'd  from  deep  distress. 
Our  God  deserves  a  song  ; 
We  take  the  pattern  of  our  praise 
From  Hezekiah's  tongue. 
2  The  gates  of  the  devouring  grave 
Are  open'd  wide  in  vain, 


340  HYMN  56.  [Book  | 

If  he,  who  hold  the  keys  of  death, 
Commands  them  fast  again. 

3  Pains  of  the  flesh  are  wont  V  abuse 

Our  minds  with  slavish  fears  : 
"  Our  days  are  past,  and  we  shall  losr 
"  The  remnant  of  our  years.1' 

4  We  chatter  with  a  swallow's  voice, 

Or,  like  a  dove,  we  mourn, 
With  bitterness,  instead  of  joys, 
Afflicted  and  forlorn. 

5  Jehovah  speaks  the  healing  word. 

And  no  disease  withstands  ; 
Fevers  and  plagues  obey  the  Lord, 
And  fly  at  his  commands. 

6  If  half  the  strings  of  life  should  break. 

He  can  our  frame  restore ; 
He  casts  our  sins  behind  his  back, 
And  they  are  found  no  more. 

Hymn  56.    C.  M. 

The  Song  of  Moses  and  the  Lamb  ;  or,  Babylon  falling-* 
Rev.  xv  3,  xvi.  19,  and  xvii.  6. 

WE  sing  the  glories  of  thy  love, 
We  sound  thy  dreadful  name, 
The  Christian  church  unites  the  songs 
Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb. 
*3  Great  God,  how  wondrous  are  thy  works 
Of  vengeance  and  of  grace  ! 
Thou  King  of  saints,  almighty  Lord. 
How  just  and  true  thy  ways ! 

3  Who  dares  refuse  to  fear  thy  name, 

Or  worship  at  thy  throne ! 
Thy  judgments  speak  thy  holiness 
Thro'  all  the  nations  known. 

4  Great  Babylon,  that  rules  the  eartli. 

Drunk  with  the  martvr's  blood, 


Book  I.]  HYMN  57.  341 

Her  crimes  shall  speedily  awake 
The  fury  of  our  God. 
5  The  cup  of  wrath  is  ready  mix'd, 
And  she  must  drink  the  dregs : 
Strong  is  the  Lord,  her  sovereign  Judge, 
And  shall  fulfil  the  plagues. 

Hymn  57.    C.  M. 

Original  Sin;  or,  the  first  and  second  Adam.    Rom.  v.  12,  &c. 
Fsalm  li.  5.     Job  xiv.  4. 

BACKWARD,  with  humble  shame,  we  look 
On  our  original ; 
How  is  our  nature  dash'd  and  broke 
In  our  first  father's  fall ! 
*J  To  all  that's  good,  averse,  and  blind, 
But  prone  to  all  that's  ill ; 
What  dreadful  darkness  veils  our  mind  ! 
How  obstinate  our  will  I 

3  [Conceiv'd  in  sin  (O  wretched  state  !) 

Before  we  draw  our  breath, 
The  first  young  pulse  begins  to  beat 
Iniquity  and  death. 

4  How  strong,  in  our  degenerate  blood, 

The  old  corruption  reigns, 
iVnd,  mingling  with  the  crooked  flood. 
Wanders  thro'  all  our  veins  !] 

5  [Wild  and  unwholesome  as  the  root 

Will  all  the  branches  be  ; 
How  can  we  hope  for  living  fruit 
From  such  a  deadly  tree  ? 
<i  What  mortal  power,  from  things  unclean, 
Can  pure  productions  bring  ? 
Who  can  command  a  vital  stream 
From  an  infected  spring  ?] 
1  Yet,  mighty  God,  thy  wondrous  love 
Can  make  our  nature  clean, 
29* 


348  HYMN  58.  [Book  L 

While  Christ  and  grace  prevail  above 
The  tempter,  death,  and  sin. 
8  The  second  Adam  shall  restore 
The  ruins  of  the  first ; 
Hosanna  to  that  sovereign  power. 
That  new  creates  our  dust ! 

Hymn  58.    L.  M 

The  Devil  vanquished  ;  or,  Michael's  War  with  the  Dragon 
Rev.  xii.  7. 

LET  mortal  tongues  attempt  to  sing 
The  wars  of  heaven,  when  Michael  stood 
Chief  general  of  th'  eternal  King, 
And  fought  the  battles  of  our  God, 

2  Against  the  dragon  and  his  host, 
The  armies  of  the  Lord  prevail ; 

In  vain  they  rage,  in  vain  they  boast ; 
Their  courage  sinks,  their  weapons  faif. 

3  Down  to  the  earth  was  Satan  thrown, 
Down  to  the  earth  his  legions  fell  ; 
Then  was  the  trump  of  triumph  blown. 
And  shook  the  dreadful  deeps  of  hell. 

4  Now  is  the  hour  of  darkness  past, 
Christ  has  assum'd  his  reigning  power ; 
Behold  the  great  accuser  cast 

Down  from  the  skies,  to  rise  no  more  ! 
f>  1Twas  by  thy  blood,  immortal  Lamb, 

Thine  armies  trod  the  tempter  down  : 

'Twas  by  thy  word,  and  powerful  name. 

They  gain'd  the  battle  and  renown. 
6  Rejoice,  ye  heavens  !  let  every  star 

Shine  with  new  glories  round  the  sky  ; 

Saints,  while  ye  sing  the  heavenly  war. 

Raise  your  Deliverer's  name  on  high. 


Book  I.]  HYMN  GO.  342 

Hymn  59.    L.  M. 

Babylon  fallen.     Rev.  xviii.  20,  21. 

IN  Gabriel's  hand,  a  mighty  stone 
Lies  a  fair  type  of  Babylon  ; 
"  Prophets  rejoice,  and  all  ye  saints, 
"  God  shall  avenge  your  long  complaints." 
%  He  said,  and  dreadful  as  he  stood, 
He  sunk  the  mill-stone  in  the  flood  ; 
"  Thus  terrible  shall  Babel  fall, 
';  Thus,  and  no  more  be  found  at  all." 

Hymn  60.    L.  M. 

The  Virgin  Mar y's  Song;  or,  the  promised  Messiah  born. 
Luke  i.  46,  &c. 

OUR  souls  shall  magnify  the  Lord  : 
In  God,  the  Saviour,  we  rejoice  ; 
While  we  repeat  the  virgin's  song, 
May  the  same  spirit  tune  our  voice. 

2  [The  Highest  saw  her  low  estate, 

And  mighty  things  his  hand  hath  done  ; 
His  overshadowing  power  and  grace 
Makes  her  the  mother  of  his  Son. 

3  Let  ev'ry  nation  call  her  bless'd, 
And  endless  years  prolong  her  fame  : 
But  God  alone  must  be  ador'd  : 
Holy  and  reverend  is  his  name.] 

1  To  those  that  fear  and  trust  the  Lord.. 

His  mercy  stands  for  ever  sure  ; 

From  age  to  age  his  promise  lives, 

And  the  performance  is  secure. 
;3  He  spake  to  Abra'm  and  his  seed, 

"  In  thee  shall  all  the  earth  be  bless'd  : 

The  mem'ry  of  that  ancient  word 

Lay  long  in  his  eternal  breast. 
6  But  now  no  more  shall  Israel  wait. 

No  more  the  Gentiles  lie  forlorn  : 


344  HYMN  62.  [Book  1. 

Lo,  the  desire  of  nations  comes  ; 
Behold  the  promis'd  seed  is  born ! 

Hymn  61.    L.  M. 

Christ  our  High  Priest  and  King  ;  and  Christ  coming  to  Judgmcnf. 
Rev.  i.  5—7. 

NOW  to  the  Lord,  that  makes  us  know 
The  wonders  of  his  dying  love, 
Be  humble  honours  paid  below, 
And  strains  of  nobler  praise  above. 
*3  'Twas  he  that  cleans'd  our  foulest  sins, 
And  wash'd  us  in  his  richest  blood ; 
'Tis  he  that  makes  us  priests  and  kings. 
And  brings  us  rebels  near  to  God. 

3  To  Jesus,  our  atoning  Priest, 
To  Jesus,  our  superior  King, 
Be  everlasting  power  confess'd, 
And  every  tongue  his  glories  sing. 

4  Behold,  on  flying  clouds  he  comes, 
And  every  eye  shall  see  him  move ; 
Tho'  with  our  sins  we  pierc'd  him  once, 
Now  he  displays  his  pard'ning  love. 

5  The  unbelieving  world  shall  wail, 
While  we  rejoice  to  see  the  day ; 
Come,  Lord,  nor  let  thy  promise  fail, 
Nor  let  thy  chariots  long  delay. 

Hymn  62.    C.  M. 

Christ  Jesus,  the  Lamb  of  God,  worshipped  by  all  the  Creation 
Rev.  v.  11—13. 

IOME,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs 
With  angels  round  the  throne  ; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 

But  all  their  joys  are  one. 
"  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,1'  they  cry, 

"  To  be  exalted  thus  :" 
'•'  Worthy  the  Lamb,"  our  lips  reply, 
"  For  he  was  slain  for  us." 


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Book  I.]  HYMN  63.  345 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 
Honour  and  power  divine  ; 
And  blessings,  more  than  we  can  give; 
Be,  Lord,  for  ever  thine. 
1  Let  all  that  dwell  above  the  sky, 
And  air,  and  earth,  and  seas, 
Conspire  to  lift  thy  glories  high, 
And  speak  thine  eadless  praise. 
5  The  whole  creation  join  in  one, 
To  bless  the  sacred  name 
Of  him  that  sits  upon  the  throne. 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 

Hymn  63.    L.  M. 

Christ's  Humiliation  and  Exaltation.    Rev.  v.  12. 

WHAT  equal  honours  shall  we  bring 
To  thee,  O  Lord  our  God,  the  Lamb, 

When  all  the  notes  that  angels  sing 

Are  far  inferior  to  thy  name  ? 
2  Worthy  is  he  that  once  was  slain, 

The  Prince  of  Peace,  that  groan'd,  and  died,: 

Worthy  to  rise,  and  live,  and  reign 

At  his  almighty  Father's  side. 
■\  Power  and  dominion  are  his  due. 

Who  stood  condemnM  at  Pilate's  bar ; 

Wisdom  belongs  to  Jesus  too, 

Tho'  he  was  charg'd  with  madness  here. 
1  All  riches  are  his  native  right, 

Yet  he  sustain'd  amazing  loss  ; 

To  him  ascribe  eternal  might, 

Who  left  his  weakness  on  the  cross. 
r>  Honour  immortal  must  be  paid, 

Instead  of  scandal  and  of  scorn  ; 

While  glory  shines  around  his  head, 

Vnd  a  bright  crown  without  a  thorn. 


,UG  HYMN  65.  [Book  f 

G  Blessings  for  ever  on  the  Lamb, 
Who  bore  the  curse  for  wretched  men  : 
Let  angels  sound  his  sacred  name, 
And  every  creature  say — Amen. 

Hymn  64.    B.  M. 

Adoption.     1  John  hi    1.  &c.     Gal.  iv.  6. 

BEHOLD,  what  wondrous  grace 
The  Father  has  bestow'd 
On  sinners  of  a  mortal  race, 
To  call  them  sons  of  God  ! 

2  'Tis  no  surprising  thing 

That  we  should  be  unknown  ; 
The  Jewish  world  knew  not  their  King. 
God's  everlasting  Son : 

3  Nor  doth  it  yet  appear 

How  great  we  must  be  made  ; 
But  when  we  see  our  Saviour  here, 
We  shall  be  like  our  head. 

4  A  hope  so  much  divine 

May  trials  well  endure, 
May  purge  our  souls  from  sense  and  sin. 
As  Christ  the  Lord  is  pure. 

5  If,  in  my  Father's  love, 

I  share  a  filial  part, 
Send  down  thy  Spirit,  like  a  dove, 
To  rest  upon  my  heart. 

6  We  would  no  longer  lie, 

Like  slaves,  beneath  the  throne ; 
My  faith  shall  Abba,  Father,  cry, 
And  thou  the  kindred  own. 

Hymn  65.    L.  M. 

The  Kingdoms  of  the  World  become  the  Kingdoms  of  the  lard  ;  or. 
the  Day  of  Judgment.     Rev.  xi.  15. 

LET  the  seventh  angel  sound  on  high, 
Let  shouts  be  heard  thro'  all  the  sky ! 


Book  I.]  HYMN  66.  3fl 

Kings  of  the  earth,  with  glad  accord, 

Give  up  your  kingdoms  to  the  Lord. 
1  Almighty  God,  thy  power  assume, 

Who  wast,  and  art,  and  art  to  come ; 

Jesus,  the  Lamb,  who  once  was  slain, 

For  ever  live,  for  ever  reign ! 
3  The  angry  nations  fret  and  roar, 

That  they  can  slay  the  saints  no  more ; 

On  wings  of  vengeance  flies  our  God, 

To  pay  the  long  arrears  of  blood. 
1  Now  must  the  rising  dead  appear : 

Now  the  decisive  sentence  hear  ; 

Now  the  dear  martyrs  of  the  Lord 

Receive  an  infinite  reward. 

Hymn  66.    L.  M. 

hrist  the  King  at  his  Table.     Solomon's  Songs  i.  2—5, 12, 13, 17. 

LET  him  embrace  my  soul  and  prove 
My  int'rest  in  his  heavenly  love, 
The  voice  that  tells  me,  '  Thou  art  mine.' 
Exceeds  the  blessings  of  the  vine. 

*2  On  thee  th'  anointing  Spirit  came, 

And  spreads  the  savor  of  thy  name  : 

That  oil  of  gladness  and  of  grace 

Draws  virgin  souls  to  meet  thy  face. 
3  Jesus,  allure  me  by  thy  charms, 

My  soul  shall  fly  into  thine  arms  ! 

Our  wandering  feet  thy  favours  bring 

To  the  fair  chambers  of  the  King. 

4  [Wonder  and  pleasure  tune  our  voice. 
To  speak  thy  praises  and  our  joys  : 
Our  mem'ry  keeps  this  love  of  thine. 
Beyond  the  taste  of  richest  wine.] 

5  Tho'  in  ourselves  deform'd  we  are, 
And  black  as  Kedar's  tents  appear-. 


348  HYMN  67.  [Book  I 

Yet,  when  we  put  thy  beauties  on, 
Fair  as  the  courts  of  Solomon. 

6  [While  at  his  table  sits  the  King, 
He  loves  to  see  us  smile  and  sing ; 
Our  graces  are  our  best  perfume, 

And  breathe,  like  spikenard,  round  the  room.] 

7  As  myrrh,  new  bleeding  from  the  tree, 
Such  is  a  dying  Christ  to  me : 

And  while  he  makes  my  soul  his  guest, 
My  bosom,  Lord,  shall  be  thy  rest. 

8  [No  beams  of  cedar  or  of  fir, 

Can  with  thy  courts  on  earth  compare : 
And  here  we  wait  until  thy  love 
Raise  us  to  nobler  seats  above.] 

Hymn  67.    L.  M. 

Seeking  the  Pastures  of  Christ,  the  Shepherd.     Solomon's  Songs  i.  7 

THOU  whom  my  soul  admires  above 
All  earthly  joy  and  earthly  love, 

Tell  me,  dear  Shepherd,  let  me  know 

Where  doth  thy  sweetest  pastures  grow  ? 
*2  Where  is  the  shadow  of  that  rock, 

That  from  the  sun  defends  thy  flock  ? 

Fain  would  1  feed  among  thy  sheep, 

Among  them  rest,  among  them  sleep. 
3  Why  should  thy  bride  appear  like  one 

That  turns  aside  to  paths  unknown? 

My  constant  feet  would  never  rove, 

Would  never  seek  another  love. 
t  [fhe  footsteps  of  thy  flock  I  see  ; 

Thy  sweetest  pastures  here  they  be ; 

A  wondrous  feast  thy  love  prepares, 

Bought  with  thy  wounds,  and  groans,  and  tears 
5  His  dearest  flesh  he  makes  my  food, 

And  bids  me  drink  his  richest  blood ; 


Hook  I.]  1IVMN  69.  >V. 

Here,  to  these  hills  my  soul  will  come, 
Till  my  Beloved  leads  me  home.] 

Hymn  68.    L   M. 

The  Banquet  of  Love.     Solomon's  Songs  ii.  1— T. 

BEHOLD  the  Rose  of  Sharon  here, 
The  Lily  which  the  valleys  bear  : 
Behold  the  Tree  of  Life,  that  gives 
Refreshing  fruit  and  healing  leaves. 

2  Amongst  the  thorns  so  lilies  shine  ; 

-    Amongst  wild  srourds  the  noble  vine^ 

O  3D 

So  in  mine  eyes  my  Saviour  proves, 
Amidst  a  thousand  meaner  loves. 

3  Beneath  his  cooling  shade  I  sat, 

To  shield  me  from  the  burning  heat ; 
Of  heavenly  fruit  he  spreads  a  feast, 
To  feed  my  eyes,  and  please  my  taste. 

4  [Kindly  he  brought  me  to  the  place 
Where  stands  the  banquet  of  his  grace  : 
He  saw  me  faint,  and  o'er  my  head 
The  banner  of  his  love  he  spread. 

5  With  living  bread,  and  gen'rous  wine, 
He  cheers  this  sinking  heart  of  mine  ; 
And  op'ning  his  own  heart  to  me, 

He  shows  his  thoughts  how  kind  they  be.] 

6  O  never  let  my  Lord  depart ; 

Lie  down  and  rest  upon  my  heart ; 
I  charge  my  sins  not  once  to  move, 
\or  stir,  nor  wake,  nor  grieve  my  love. 

Hymn  09.    L.  M. 

CJirist  appearing  to  his  Church,  and  seeking  her  Comp  • 
Solomon's  Songs  ii.  3 — 13. 

THE  voice  of  my  Beloved  sounds 
Over  the  rocks  and  rising  grounds ; 
O'er  hills  of  guilt,  and  seas  of  grief. 
He  leaps,  he  flies  to  my  relief. 
30 


350  HYMN  70.  [Book  I 

2  Now,  thro'  the  veil  of  flesh,  I  see, 
With  eyes  of  love  he  looks  at  me  ; 
Now,  in  the  gospel's  clearest  glass, 
He  shows  the  beauties  of  his  face. 

3  Gently  he  draws  my  heart  along, 
Both  with  his  beauties  and  his  tongue  ; 

"  Rise,"  saith  my  Lord,  "  make  haste  away, 
"  No  mortal  joys  are  worth  thy  stay. 

4  "  The  Jewish  wintry  state  is  gone, 

"  The  mists  are  fled,  the  spring  comes  on, 
"  The  sacred  turtle-dove  we  hear 
"  Proclaim  the  new,  the  joyful  year. 

5  Th'  immortal  Vine,  of  heavenly  root, 
"Blossoms  and  buds,  and  gives  her  fruit. v 
Lo,  we  are  come  to  taste  the  wine  : 

Our  souls  rejoice  and  bless  the  Vine. 
t\  And  when  we  hear  our  Jesus  say, 
"  Rise  up,  my  love,  and  haste  away  ;" 
Our  hearts  would  fain  outfly  the  wind, 
\nd  leave  all  earthly  love  behind. 

Hymn  70.    L.  M. 

Christ  inviting,  and  the  Church  answering  the  Invitation 
Solomon's  Songs  ii.  14, 16,  17- 

f  TTJARK  !  the  Redeemer,  from  on  high, 
-H  Sweetly  invites  his  fav'rites  nigh  ; 
From  caves  of  darkness  and  of  doubt, 
He  gently  speaks  and  calls  us  out. 

2  "  My  dove,  who  hidest  in  the  rock, 
"Thine  heart  almost  with  sorrow  broke  . 
14  Lift  up  thy  face,  forget  thy  fear, 

"  And  let  thy  voice  delight  mine  ear. 

3  "  Thy  voice  to  me  sounds  ever  sweet : 
"  My  graces  in  thy  count'nance  meet ; 
a  Tho'  the  vain  world  thy  face  despise, 
u1Tis  bright  and  comely  in  mine  eyes.1, 


Book  L]  HYMN  71.  351 

4  Dear  Lord,  our  thankful  heart  receives 
The  hope  thine  invitation  gives  ; 

To  thee  our  joyful  lips  shall  raise 
The  voice  of  prayer  and  of  praise.] 

5  [I  am  my  Love's,  and  he  is  mine, 

Our  hearts,  our  hopes,  our  passions  join  ; 

Nor  let  a  motion,  nor  a  word, 

Nor  thought  arise,  to  grieve  my  Lord. 
G  My  soul  to  pastures  fair  he  leads, 

Amongst  the  lilies  where  he  feeds  ; 

Amongst  the  saints  (whose  robes  are  white. 

Wash'd  in  his  blood)  is  his  delight. 
7  Till  the  day  break,  and  shadows  flee. 

Till  the  sweet  dawning  light  I  see, 

Thine  eyes  to  me-ward  often  turn, 

Nor  let  my  soul  in  darkness  mourn. 
S  Be  like  a  hart  on  mountains  green, 

Leap  o'er  the  hills  of  fear  and  sin ; 

Nor  guilt,  nor  unbelief,  divide 

My  Love,  my  Saviour,  from  my  side.] 

Hymn  71,    L.  M. 

Christ  found  in  the  Street,  and  brought  to  the  Church . 
Solomon's  Songs  iii.  1 — 5. 

OFTEN  I  seek  my  Lord  by  night, 
Jesus,  my  love,  my  soul's  delight ; 

With  warm  desire  and  restless  thought 

I  seek  him  oft  but  find  him  not. 
2  Then  I  arise,  and  search  the  street, 

Till  I  my  Lord,  my  Saviour  meet ; 

I  ask  the  watchmen  of  the  night, 

"  Where  did  you  see  my  soul's  delight?" 
■j  Sometimes  I  find  him  in  my  way, 

Directed  by  a  heavenly  ray  ; 

I  leap  for  joy  to  see  his  face, 

And  hold  him  fast  in  my  embrace 


352  HYMN  72.  [Book  I 

4  [I  bring  him  to  my  mother's  home  , 
Nor  does  my  Lord  refuse  to  come 
To  SiorTs  sacred  chambers,  where 
My  soul  first  drew  the  vital  air. 

5  He  gives  me  there  his  bleeding  heart, 
Pierc'd  for  mv  sake  with  deadly  smart, 
I  give  my  soul  to  him,  and  there 

Our  loves  their  mutual  tokens  share.] 

6  I  charge  you  all,  ye  earthly  toys, 
Approach  not  to  disturb  my  joys ; 
Nor  sin,  nor  hell,  come  near  my  heart. 
Nor  cause  my  Saviour  to  depart. 

Hymn  72.    L.  31. 

The  Coronation  of  Christ,  and  Espousals  of  the  Church . 
Solomon's  Songs  iii.  11. 

DAUGHTERS  of  Sion,  come,  behold 
The  crown  of  honour  and  of  gold, 
Which  the  glad  church,  with  joys  unknown, 
PlacM  on  the  head  of  Solomon. 

2  Jesus,  thou  everlasting  King, 
Accept  the  tribute  which  we  bring  : 
Accept  the  well  deserv'  i  renown, 
And  wear  our  praises  as  thy  crown. 

3  Let  every  act  of  worship  be, 
Like  our  espousals,  Lord,  to  thee  ; 
Like  the  dear  hour  when  from  abov< 
We  first  receiv'd  thy  pledge  of  love. 

1  The  gladness  of  that  happy  day  ! 

Our  hearts  would  wish  it  long  to  stay 

Nor  let  our  faith  forsake  its  hold, 

Nor  comfort  sink,  nor  love  grow  cold. 
~)  Each  following  minute,  as  it  flies, 

Increase  thy  praise,  improve  our  joys. 

Till  we  are  rais'd  to  sing  thy  name 

\t  the  great  supper  of  the  Lamb 


Book  L]  HYMN  73.  35:; 

6  O  that  the  months  would  roll  away, 
And  bring  that  coronation  day  ! 

The  King  of  Grace  shall  fill  the  throne, 
With  all  his  Father's  glories  on. 

Hymn  73.    L.  M 

Vhe  Church's  Beauty  in  the  eyes  of  Christ.     Solomon's  Songs  iv.  I . 
10,11,7,    8,9- 

KIND  is  the  speech  of  Christ  our  Lord, 
Affection  sounds  in  every  word  : 
"  Lo,  thou  art  fair,  my  love,"  he  cries, 
"  Not  the  young  doves  have  sweeter  eyes. 

2  ["  Sweet  are  thy  lips,  thy  pleasing  voice 
"  Salutes  mine  ear  with  secret  joys  : 

"  No  spice  so  much  delights  the  smell, 
"  Nor  milk,  nor  honey,  tastes  so  well.] 

3  "  Thou  art  all  fair,  my  bride,  to  me  ; 
"  1  will  behold  no  spot  in  thee  :" 
What  mighty  wonders  love  performs, 
And  puts  a  comeliness  on  worms  ! 

4  DenTd  and  loathsome  as  we  are, 
He  makes  us  white,  and  calls  us  fair, 
Adorns  us  with  that  heavenly  dress, 
His  graces  and  his  righteousness. 

5  ••  My  sister,  and  my  spouse,"  he  cries, 
"  Bound  to  my  heart  by  various  ties, 
i;Thy  powerful  love  my  heart  detains 
"In  strong  delight,  and  pleasing  chain?.' 

G  He  calls  me  from  the  leopard's  den, 
From  this  wide  world  of  beasts  and  men, 
To  Zion  where  his  glories  are ; 
Not  Lebanon  is  half  so  fair. 

7  Nor  dens  of  prey,  nor  flowery  plains, 
Nor  earthly  joys,  nor  earthly  pains, 
Shall  hold  my  feet,  or  force  my  stay. 
When  Christ  invites  my  soul  away. 

30* 


354  HYMN  74.  [Book  I. 

Hymn  74.    L.  M. 

TJie  Church  the  Garden  of  Christ.     Solomon's  Songs  iv.  12,  13, 15' 
and  y.  1. 

WE  are  a  garden  vvalJ'd  around, 
Chosen,  and  made  peculiar  ground  ; 
A  little  spot,  inclos'd  by  grace, 
Out  of  the  world's  wide  wilderness. 

2  Like  trees  of  myrrh  and  spice  we  stand, 
Planted  by  God,  the  Father's  hand ; 
And  all  his  springs  in  Sion  flow, 

To  make  the  young  plantation  grow. 

3  Awake,  O  heavenly  wind,  and  come. 
Blow  on  this  garden  of  perfume  ; 
Spirit  divine,  descend  and  breathe 

A  gracious  gale  on  plants  beneath. 
1  Make  our  best  spices  flow  abroad, 

To  entertain  our  Saviour  God  : 

And  faith,  and  love,  and  joy  appear. 

And  every  grace  be  active  here. 
.5  [Let  my  Beloved  come  and  taste 

His  pleasant  fruits  at  his  own  feast: 

"I  come,  my  spouse,  I  come,"  he  eri 

With  love  and  pleasure  in  his  eyes. 
0  Our  Lord  into  his  garden  comes, 

Wellpleas'd  to  smell  our  poor  perfum*  *, 

And  calls  us  to  a  feast  divine, 

Sweeter  than  honey,  milk,  or  wine. 

7  "  Eat  of  the  tree  of  life,  my  friends, 

"  The  bl  essings  that  my  Father  sends, 
"  Your  taste  shall  all  my  dainties  prove, 
"  And  drink  abundance  of  my  love.1* 

8  Jesus,  we  will  frequent  thy  board, 
And  sing  the  bounties  of  our  Lord  ; 
But  the  rich  food  on  which  we  live, 
Demands  more  praise  than  we  can  give.] 


Book  l.j  HYMN  75.  J.3J. 

Hymn  75.    L.  M. 

The  description  of  Christ  the  Beloved.     Solomon's  Songs  V.  9— -12 
14—16. 

THE  woncTring  world  inquires  to  know 
Why  I  should  love  my  Jesus  so  : 

•;  What  are  his  charms,11  say  they,  "  abovr 

"  The  objects  of  a  mortal  love  ?" 
'2  Yes,  my  Beloved,  to  my  sight , 

Shows  a  sweet  mixture,  red  and  white  : 

All  human  beauties,  all  divine, 

Injny  Beloved  meet  and  shine. 
3  White  is  his  soul,  from  blemish  free  : 

Red  with  the  blood  he  shed  for  me  ; 

The  fairest  of  ten  thousand  fairs  ; 

A  sun  amongst  ten  thousand  stars. 
1  [His  head  the  finest  gold  excels; 

There  wisdom  in  perfection  dwells  ; 

And  glory,  like  a  crown,  adorns 

Those  temples  once  beset  with  thorns. 
5  Compassions  in  his  heart  are  found, 

Near  to  the  signals  of  his  wound  : 

His  sacred  side  no  more  shall  bear 

The  cruel  scourge,  the  piercing  spear.] 
<\  [His  hands  are  fairer  to  behold 

Than  diamonds  set  in  rings  of  gold  ; 

Those  heavenly  hands,  that  on  the  tree 

Were  naiPd,and  torn,  and  bled  for  me. 
7  Tho5  once  he  bowM  his  feeble  knees, 

Loaded  with  sins  and  agonies, 

Now  on  the  throne  of  his  command, 

His  legs,  like  marble  pillars,  stand.] 
S  [His  eyes  are  majesty  and  love, 

The  eagle  temper'd  with  the  dove  ; 

Nor  more  shall  trickling  sorrows  roll 

Thro'  those  dear  windows  of  his  souk 


356  HYMN  76.  [Book  I. 

9  His  mouth,  that  pour'd  out  long  complaints, 
Now  smiles,  and  cheers  his  fainting  saints  : 
His  countenance  more  graceful  is 

Than  Lebanon  with  all  its  trees. 

10  All  over  glorious  is  my  Lord, 
Must  be  belovM  and  yet  ador'd  j 
His  worth  if  all  the  nations  knew, 

Sure  the  whole  earth  would  love  him  too  I 

Hymn  76.    L.  M. 

Christ  dwells  in  Heaven  but  visits  on  Earth.    Solomon's  Song*fi 
1—3, 12. 

WHEN  strangers  stand  and  hear  me  tell 
What  beauties  in  my  Saviour  dwell ; 
Where  he  is  gone  they  fain  would  know, 
That  they  may  seek  and  love  him  too. 

2  My  best  Beloved  keeps  his  throne 
On  hills  of  light,  in  worlds  unknown  ; 
But  he  descends  and  shows  his  face 
In  the  young  gardens  of  his  grace. 

3  [In  vineyards  planted  by  his  hand, 
Where  fruitful  trees  in  order  stand  ; 
He  feeds  among  the  spicy  beds, 
Where  lilies  show  their  spotless  heads. 

1  He  has  engross'd  my  warmest  love  ; 
No  earthly  charms  my  soul  can  move  : 
I  have  a  mansion  in  his  heart, 
Nor  death  nor  hell  shall  make  us  part,  j 

5  [He  takes  my  soul  ere  I'm  aware, 
And  shows  me  where  his  glories  are : 
No  chariot  of  Amminadab 

The  heavenly  rapture  can  describe. 

6  O  may  my  spirit  daily  rise, 

On  wings  of  faith,  above  the  skies, 
Till  death  shall  make  my  last  remove. 
To  dwell  for  ever  with  my  love.] 


Book  t]  HYMN  78.  35^ 

Hymn  77.    L.  M. 

The  Love  of  Christ  to  the  Church,  in  his  Language  to  her,  and  Pro  ■ 
vision  for  her      Solomon's  Songs  vii.  5,  6,9, 12,  13. 

NOW,  in  the  galleries  of  his  grace 
Appears  the  King,  and  thus  he  says, 
"  How  fair  my  saints  are  in  my  sight, 
"  My  love,  how  pleasant  for  delight." 
'2  Kind  is  thy  language  sovereign  Lord, 
There's  heavenly  grace  in  every  word  ; 
From  that  dear  mouth  a  stream  divine 
Flows  sweeter  than  the  choicest  wine. 

3  Such  wondrous  love  awakes  the  lip 
Of  saints  that  were  almost  asleep, 
To  speak  the  praises  of  thy  name, 
And  make  our  cold  affections  flame. 

4  These  are  the  joys  he  lets  us  know 
In  fields  and  villages  below  ; 
Gives  us  a  relish  of  his  love  ; 

But  keeps  his  noblest  feast  above. 

5  In  Paradise,  within  the  gates, 
An  higher  entertainment  waits  ; 
Fruits  new  and  old  laid  up  in  store, 
Where  we  shall  feed,  but  thirst  no  more 

Hymn  78.    L.  M. 

The  Strength  of  Christ's  Love,  and  the  Soul's  Jealousy  of  her  own. 
Solomon's  Songs  viii.  5 — 7,  13,  14. 

["^MTHO  is  this  fair  one  in  distress, 
▼  v     That  travels  from  the  wilderness. 

And,  press'd  with  sorrows  and  with  sins, 

On  her  beloved  Lord  she  leans  ? 
'1  This  is  the  spouse  of  Christ  our  God, 

Bought  with  the  treasures  of  his  blood  ; 

And  her  request,  and  her  complaint, 

Is  but  the  voice  of  every  saint.] 
3  "  O  let  my  name  engraven  stand, 

'  Both  on  thy  heart  and  on  thy  hand  , 


358  HYMN  79.  [Book  I 

u  Seal  me  upon  thine  arm  and  wear 
'*  That  pledge  of  love  for  ever  there. 

4  "  Stronger  than  death  thy  love  is  known, 

"  Which  floods  of  wrath  could  never  drown  ; 
"  And  hell  and  earth  in  vain  combine 
i:  To  quench  a  fire  so  much  divine. 

5  "  But  I  am  jealous  of  my  heart, 

"  Lest  it  should  once  from  thee  depart ; 
"  Then  let  thy  name  be  well  impress'd, 
"  As  a  fair  signet  on  my  breast. 

6  t;  Till  thou  hast  brought  me  to  thy  home, 

"  Where  fears  and  doubts  can  never  come. 
"  Thy  count'nance  let  me  often  see, 
"  And  often  thou  shalt  hear  from  me. 

7  "  Come,  my  Beloved,  haste  away, 
u  Cut  short  the  hours  of  thy  delay  ; 
"  Fly  like  a  youthful  hart  or  roe 

"  Over  the  hills  where  spices  grow." 

Hymn  79,    L.  M. 

A  Morning  Hymn     Psalm  six  c,  8,  and  lxxiii.  24,  25. 

GOD  of  the  morning,  at  whose  voice 
The  cheerful  sun  makes  haste  to  rise. 
And,  like  a  giant,  doth  re.oice 
To  run  his  journey  thro1  the  skies. 
'X  From  the  fair  chambers  of  the  east 
The  circuit  of  his  race  begins, 
And,  without  weariness  or  rest, 
Round  the  whole  earth  he  flies  and  shines. 

3  O,  like  the  sun,  may  I  fulfil 

Th'  appointed  duties  of  the  day, 
With  ready  mind  and  active  will, 
March  on,  and  keep  my  heavenly  way. 

4  [But  1  shall  rove  and  lose  the  race, 
If  God,  my  sun,  should  disappear, 


Book  L]  HYMN  80.  35B 

And  leave  me  in  this  world's  wide  maze, 

To  follow  every  wand'ring  star.] 
3  Lord,  thy  commands  are  clean  and  pure. 

Enlight'ning  our  beclouded  eyes  ; 

Thy  threat'nings  just,  thy  promise  sure. 

Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise. 
£  Give  me  thy  counsel  for  my  guide, 

And  then  receive  me  to  thy  bliss ; 

Ail  my  desires  and  hopes  beside 

Are  faint  and  cold  compar'd  with  this. 

Hymn  80.    L.  M. 

An  Evening  Hymn.    Psalm  iv.  8,  and  iii.  5,  6.  and  cxliii.  8 

THUS  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on, 
Thus  far  his  power  prolongs  my  days. 

And  every  evening  shall  make  known. 

Some  fresh  memorial  of  his  grace. 
I  Much  of  my  time  has  run  to  waste, 

And  I,  perhaps,  am  near  my  home  ; 

But  he  forgives  my  follies  past, 

He  gives  me  strength  for  days  to  come, 
3  I  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep  ; 

Peace  is  the  pillow  for  my  head  ; 

While  well  appointed  angels  keep 

Their  watchful  stations  round  my  bed, 
1  In  vain  the  sons  of  earth  or  hell 

Tell  me  a  thousand  frightful  things  ; 

My  God  in  safety  makes  me  dwell 

Beneath  the  shadow  of  his  wings. 
5  [Faith  in  his  name  forbids  my  fear ; 

O  may  thy  presence  ne'er  depart ! 

And  in  the  morning  make  me  hear 

The  love  and  kindness  of  thy  heart. 
')  Thus,  when  the  night  of  death  shall  come, 

My  flesh  shall  rest  beneath  the  ground, 


m)  HYMN  82.  [Book  I. 

And  wait  thy  voice  to  rouse  my  tomb 
With  sweet  salvation  in  the  sound.] 

Hymn  81.    L.  M 

Jl  Song  for  Morning  or  Evening.    Lam.  iii.  23.    Isa.  xlv.  7, 

MY  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love  ! 
Thy  gifts  are  every  ev'ning  new ; 

And  morning  mercies  from  above, 

Gently  distil  like  early  dew. 
I  Thou  spread'st  the  curtains  of  the  night, 

Great  Guardian  of  my  sleeping  hours  ; 

Thy  sovereign  word  restores  the  light. 

And  quickens  all  my  drowsy  powers. 
3  I  yield  my  powers  to  thy  command, 

To  thee  I  consecrate  my  days ; 

Perpetual  blessings  from  thy  hand 

Demand  perpetual  songs  of  praise. 

Hymn  82.    L.  M. 

God  far  above  all  Creatures;  or,  Man  Vain  and  Mortal 
Job  iv.  17— 21, 

SHALL  the  vile  race  of  flesh  and  blood 
Contend  with  their  Creator,  God  ? 

Shall  mortal  worms  presume  to  be 

More  holy,  wise,  or  just  than  he  ? 
J  Behold  he  puts  his  trust  in  none 

Of  all  the  spirits  round  his  throne : 

Their  natures,  when  compar'd  with  his, 

Are  neither  holy,  just,  nor  wise. 
3  But  how  much  meaner  things  are  they 

Who  spring  from  dust  and  dwell  in  clay ! 

Touch'd  by  the  finger  of  thy  wrath, 

We  faint  and  perish  like  the  moth. 
1  From  night  to  day,  from  day  to  night, 

We  die  by  thousands  in  thy  sight ; 

Buried  in  dust  whole  nations  lie, 

Like  a  forgotten  vanity. 


Book  I.]  HYMN  84.  361 

■"»  Almighty  power  to  thee  we  bow  ; 
How  frail  are  we  !  how  glorious  thou  ! 
No  more  the  sons  of  earth  shall  dare 
With  an  eternal  God  compare. 

Hymn  83.    C.  M. 

ifflictions  and  Death  under  Providence.    Job.  v.  6—8. 

NOT  from  the  dust  affliction  grows, 
Nor  troubles  rise  by  chance  : 
Yet  are  we  born  to  cares  and  woes. 
A  sad  inheritance ! 

2  As  sparks  break  out  from  burning  coals, 

And  still  are  upwards  borne ; 
So  grief  is  rooted  in  our  souls, 
And  man  grows  up  to  mourn. 

3  Yet  with  my  God  I  leave  my  cause, 

And  trust  his  promis'd  grace  ; 
He  rules  me  by  his  well  known  laws 
Of  love  and  righteousness. 

4  Not  all  the  pains  that  e'er  I  bore 

Shall  spoil  my  future  peace, 
For  death  and  hell  can  do  no  more 
Than  what  my  Father  please. 

Hymn  84.    L.  M. 

Salvation,  Righteousness,  and  Strength  in  Christ.    Isa.  xlv«.  21—25. 

JEHOVAH  speaks,  let  Israel  hear, 
Let  all  the  earth  rejoice  and  fear, 
While  God's  eternal  Son  proclaims 
His  sovereign  honours  and  his  names : 

2  "  I  am  the  Last,  and  I  the  First, 

"  The  Saviour  God,  and  God  the  just ; 
•;  There's  none  beside  pretends  to  shew 
,;  Such  justice  and  salvation  too. 

3  i;  Ye  that  in  shades  of  darkness  dwell, 
"  Just  on  the  verge  of  death  and  hell, 

31 


462  HYMN  86.  [Book  I, 

*  Look  up  to  me  from  distant  lands ; 

"  Light,  life,  and  heaven,  are  in  my  hands. 

4  "  I  by  my  holy  name  have  sworn, 

11  Nor  shall  the  word  in  vain  return  ; 
"  To  me  shall  all  things  bend  the  knee, 
11  And  every  tongue  shall  swear  to  me. 

5  "  In  me  alone  shall  men  confess, 

"  Lies  all  their  strength  and  righteousness  : 
"  But  such  as  dare  despise  my  name, 
"  I'll  clothe  them  with  eternal  shame. 

6  "  In  me,  the  Lord,  shall  all  the  seed 
"  Of  Israel,  from  their  sins  be  freed ; 
"  And,  by  fheir  shining  graces  prove 

"  Their  int'rest  in  my  pard'ning  love." 

Hymil  85.     S.  M.     The  same. 
I  HE  Lord  on  high  proclaims 
His  Godhead  from  his  throne ; 
i{  Mercy  and  justice  are  the  names 

"  By  which  I  will  be  known. 
li  Ye  dying  souls,  that  sit 

"  In  darkness  and  distress, 
Jt  Look  from  the  borders  of  the  pit 

"  To  my  recov'ring  grace." 
Sinners  shall  hear  the  sound  : 

Their  thankful  tongues  shall  own, 
"  Our  righteousness  and  strength  is  found 

"  In  thee,  the  Lord,  alone." 
In  thee  shall  Israel  trust, 

And  see  their  guilt  forgiven  ; 
God  will  pronounce  the  sinners  just, 

And  take  the  saints  to  heaven. 


T 


H 


Hymn   86.    CM. 

God  Holy,  Just,  and  Sovereign.    Job  ix.  2 — 10. 

OW  should  the  sons  of 'Adam's  race 
Be  pure  before  their  God  ! 


Book  L]  KYMN  87.  363 

If  he  contend  in  righteousness, 
We  fall  beneath  his  rod. 

2  To  vindicate  my  words  and  thoughts 

I'll  make  no  more  pretence  ; 
Not  one  of  all  my  thousand  faults 
Can  bear  a  just  defence. 

3  Strong  is  his  arm,  his  heart  is  wise ; 

What  vain  presumers  dare 
Against  their  Maker's  hand  to  rise. 

Or  tempt  th'  unequal  war? 
1  [Mountains,  by  his  almighty  wrath, 

From  their  old  seats  are  torn  ; 
He  shakes  the  earth  from  south  to  north. 

And  all  her  pillars  mourn. 
-5  He  bids  the  sun  forbear  to  rise  ; 

Th'  obedient  sun  forbears ; 
His  hand  with  sackcloth  spreads  the  skies: 

And  seals  up  all  the  stars. 
6  He  walks  upon  the  raging  sea ; 

Flies  on  the  stormy  wind ; 
There's  none  can  trace  his  wondrous  way. 

Or  his  dark  footsteps  find.] 

Hymn  87.    L.  M. 

God  dwells  with  the  humble  and  penitent.     Isa.  lvii.  15,  lfi. 

THUS  saith  the  high  and  lofty  One, 
41 1  sit  upon  my  holy  throne ; 

"  My  name  is  God  ;  I  dwell  on  high  : 

"  Dwell  in  my  own  eternity. 
•<?  "  But  I  descend  to  worlds  below; 

"  On  earth  I  have  a  mansion  too , 

"  The  humble  spirit  and  contrite 

"  Is  an  abode  of  my  delight. 
3  "  The  humble  soul  my  words  revive. 

-  I  bid  the  mourning  sinner  live ; 


364  HYMN  88.  [Book  I 

"Heal  all  the  broken  hearts  I  find, 
"  And  ease  the  sorrows  of  the  mind. 

4  ["When  1  contend  against  their  sin, 

"I  make  them  know  how  vile  they've  been, 

"  But  should  my  wrath  for  ever  smoke, 

"  Their  souls  would  sink  beneath  my  stroke/ 

5  O  may  thy  pard'ning  grace  be  nigh, 
Lest  we  should  faint,  despair,  and  die  ! 
Thus  shall  our  better  thoughts  approve 
The  method  of  thy  chast'ning  love.] 

Hymn  88.    L.  M. 

Life  the  Dai/  of  Grace  and  Hope.    Eccl.  ix.  4—6, 10 

LIFE  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord, 
The  time  V  insure  the  great  reward  ; 
And,  while  the  lamp  holds  out  to  burn. 
The  vilest  sinner  may  return. 

2  [Life  is  the  hour  that  God  hath  given 
To  'scape  from  hell  and  fly  to  heaven ; 
The  day  of  grace,  and  mortals  may 
Secure  the  blessings  of  the  day.] 

3  [The  living  know  that  they  must  die. 
But  all  the  dead  forgotten  lie ; 
Their  mem'ry  and  their  sense  is  gone 
Alike  unknowing  and  unknown.] 

4  [Their  hatred  and  their  love  is  lost. 
Their  envy  buried  in  the  dust ; 
They  have  no  share  in  all  that's  done 
Beneath  the  circuit  of  the  sun.] 

5  Then  what  my  thoughts  design  to  do 
My  hands  with  all  your  might  pursue, 
Since  no  device,  nor  work  is  found, 
Nor  faith,  nor  hope  beneath  the  grouno 

6  There  are  no  acts  of  pardon  past 

Tn  the  cold  grave,  to  which  we  haste ; 


1300K  I.]  HYMN  90.  365 

But  darkness,  death,  and  long  despair 
lleign,  in  eternal  silence,  there. 

Hymn  89.    L.  M. 

Youth  and  Judgment.     Eccl.  xi.  9. 

YE  sons  of  Adam,  vain  and  young, 
Indulge  your  eyes,  indulge  your  tongue. 
Taste  the  delights  your  souls  desire, 
And  give  a  loose  to  all  your  fire. 

2  Pursue  the  pleasures  you  design, 

And  cheer  your  hearts  with  songs  and  wine 
Enjoy  the  day  of  mirth,  but  know- 
There  is  a  day  of  judgment  too. 

3  God  from  on  high  beholds  your  thought- 
His  book  records  your  secret  faults  ; 
The  works  of  darkness  you  have  done 
Must  all  appear  before  the  sun. 

4  The  vengeance  to  your  follies  due 

Should  strike  your  hearts  with  terror  through 
How  will  ye  stand  before  his  face, 
Or  answer  for  his  injur'd  grace  ? 

5  Almighty  God,  turn  off  their  eyes 
From  these  alluring  vanities'; 
And  let  the  thunder  of  thy  word 
Awake  their  souls  to  fear  the  Lord. 

Hymn  90.     C.  M.     The  Same 

LO,  the  young  tribes  of  Adam  rise. 
\nd  thro'  all  nature  rove, 
Fulfil  the  wishes  of  their  eyes, 
And  taste  the  joys  they  love. 
2  They  give  a  loose  to  wild  desires  ; 
But  let  the  sinners  know 
The  strict  account,  that  God  require- 
Of  all  the  works  they  do. 
31* 


366  HYMN  92.  [Book  I. 

3  The  Judge  prepares  his  throne  un  high. 

The  frighted  earth  and  seas 
Avoid  the  fury  of  his  eye, 
And  flee  before  his  face. 

4  How  shall  I  bear  that  dreadful  day. 

And  stand  the  fiery  test  ? 
I'd  give  all  mortal  joys  away 
To  be  for  ever  bless'd. 

Hymn  91.    L.  M. 

Advice  to  Youth;  or,  Old  Age  and  Death  in  an  unconverted  stai< 
Eccl.  xii.  1,  7.     Isa.  lxv.  20. 

NOW,  in  the  heat  of  youthful  blood, 
Remember  your  Creator,  God  : 
JBehold  the  months  come  hast'ning  on, 
When  you  shall  say — "  My  joys  are  gone." 
*2  Behold  the  aged  sinner  goes, 
Laden  with  guilt  and  heavy  woes. 
Down  to  the  regions  of  the  dead. 
With  endless  curses  on  his  head. 

3  The  dust  returns  to  dust  again  ; 
The  soul,  in  agonies  of  pain, 
Ascends  to  God  ;  not  there  to  dwell, 
But  hears  her  doom,  and  sinks  to  hell 

4  Eternal  King !  I  fear  thy  name  ; 
Teach  me  to  know  how  frail  I  am  , 
And  when  my  soul  must  hence  remove 
Give  me  a  mansion  in  thy  love. 

Hymn  92.    S.  M. 

Christ  the  Wisdom  of  God.     Prov.  viii.  1,  22—32. 

SHALL  wisdom  cry  aloud, 
And  not  her  speech  be  heard  1 
The  voice  of  God's  eternal  word, 
Deserves  it  no  regard  ? 
2  "  1  was  his  chief  delight, 
"  His  everlasting  Son. 


Book  I.]  HYMN  93.  367 

<;  Before  the  first  of  all  his  works, 

"  Creation,  was  begun. 
3  ["  Before  the  flying  clouds, 

"  Before  the  solid  land, 
"Before  the  fields,  before  the  floods. 

"  I  dwelt  at  his  right  hand. 
i  "  When  he  adorn'd  the  skies, 

"  And  built  them,  I  was  there, 
;i  To  order  when  the  sun  should  rise, 

"  And  marshal  every  star. 

5  "  When  he  pour'd  out  the  sea, 

"  And  spread  the  flowing  deep  . 
"  I  gave  the  flood  a  firm  decree, 
"  In  its  own  bounds  to  keep.] 

6  "  Upon  the  empty  air 

M  The  earth  was  balanc'd  well : 
Ci  With  joy  I  saw  the  mansion,  where 

"  The  sons  of  men  should  dwell. 
?  u  My  busy  thoughts  at  first 

"  On  their  salvation  ran, 
"  Ere  sin  was  born,  or  Adam's  dust 

"  Wras  fashion'd  to  a  man. 
8  "  Then  come,  receive  my  grace. 

"  Ye  children,  and  be  wise  : 
•;  Happy  the  man  that  keeps  my  ways ; 

"  The  man  that  shuns  them  dies." 

Hymn  93.     I    M. 

Christy  or  Wisdom,  obeyed  or  resisted.    Prov.  viii.  34 — 3b 

F¥1HUS  saith  the  wisdom  of  the  Lord, 
JL    "  Bless'd  is  the  man  that  hears  my  word. 
;;  Keeps  daily  watch  before  my  gates, 
"  And  at  my  feet  for  mercy  waits. 
•J  "  The  soul  that  seeks  me  shall  obtain 
u  Immortal  wealth  and  heavenly  gain  : 


368  HYMN  95.  [Book  J. 

"  Immortal  life  is  his  reward, 
•■  Life,  arid  the  favour  of  the  Lord. 
3  "  But  the  vile  wretch  that  flies  from  me 
"  Doth  his  own  soul  an  injury ; 
"  Fools,  that  against  my  grace  rebel, 
"  Seek  death,  and  love  the  road  to  hell.,, 

Hymn  04.    C.  M. 

Justification  by  Faith,  not  by  Works  ;  or,  the  Law  condemns,  Grace 
justifies.     Rom.  iii.  19 — 22. 

'AIN  are  the  hopes  the  sons  of  men 
On  their  own. works  have  built ; 
Their  hearts,  by  nature,  all  unclean, 
And  all  their  actions  guilt. 

2  Let  Jew  and  Gentile  stop  their  mouths. 

Without  a  murmuring  word, 
And  the  whole  race  of  Adam  stand 
Guilty  before  the  Lord.  * 

3  In  vain  we  ask  God's  righteous  law 

To  justify  us  now, 
Since  to  convince  and  to  condemn. 
Is  all  the  law  can  do. 
i  Jesus,  how  glorious  is  thy  grace ! 
When  in  thy  name  we  trust, 
Our  faith  receives  a  righteousness 
That  makes  the  sinner  just. 

Hymn  95.    C.  M. 

Regeneration.    John  i.  13,  and  iii.  3,  &c. 

NOT  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth. 
Nor  rites  that  God  has  given, 
Nor  will  of  man,  nor  blood,  nor  birth. 
Can  raise  a  soul  to  heaven. 
*2  The  sovereign  will  of  God  alom- 
Creates  us  heirs  of  grace  ; 
Born  in  the  image  of  his  Son. 
A  new  peculiar  race. 


Book  I.]  HYMN  97.  3Cft 

3  The  Spirit,  like  some  heavenly  wind. 
Blows  on  the  sons  of  flesh, 
New  models  all  the  carnal  mind, 
And  forms  the  man  afresh. 
1  Our  quickenM  souls  awake  and  rise 
From  the  long  sleep  of  death ; 
On  heavenly  things  we  fix  our  eyes, 
And  praise  employs  our  breath. 

II yen ii  06.    C  M. 

Election  excludes  Boasting.     1  Cbifi.  26—31. 

BUT  few  among  the  carnal  wise, 
But  few  of  noble  race, 
Obtain  the  favour  of  thine  eyes, 
Almighty  King  of  grace. 
"5  He  takes  the  men  of  meanest  name 
For  sons  and  heirs  of  God  ; 
And  thus  he  pours  abundant  shame 
On  honorable  blood. 
3  He  calls  the  fool,  and  makes  him  know 
The  myst'ries  of  his  grace, 
To  bring  aspiring  wisdom  low. 
And  all  its  pride  abase. 
1  Nature  has  all  its  glories  lost, 

When  brought  before  his  throne  ; 
No  flesh  shall  in  his  presence  boast 
But  in  the  Lord  alone. 

Hymn  97.    L.M. 

Christ  our  Wisdom,  Righteousness,  %x.     1  Cor.  i.  30 

BURY'D  in  shadows  of  the  night, 
We  lie  till  Christ  restores  the  light : 
Wisdom  descends  to  heal  the  blind, 
And  chase  the  darkness  of  the  mind. 
2  Our  guilty  souls  are  drown'd  in  tears, 
Till  his  atoning  blood  appears ; 


370  HYMN  98.  [Book  I 

Then  we  awake  from  deep  distress, 

And  sing, rt  The  Lord  our  Righteousness." 

3  Our  very  frame  is  mix'd  with  sin, 
His  Spirit  makes  our  natures  clean  ; 
Such  virtues  from  his  sufferings  flow, 
At  once  to  cleanse  and  pardon  too. 

4  Jesus  beholds  where  Satan  reigns, 
Binding  his  slaves  in  heavy  chains; 
He  sets  the  pris'ners  free,  and  breaks 
The  iron  bondage  from  our  necks. 

5  Poor  helpless  worms  in  thee  possess 
Grace,  wisdom,  power,  and  righteousness ; 
Thou  art  our  mighty  all,  and  we 

Give  our  whole  selves,  O  Lord,  to  thee. 

Hymn  98.    S  M.  The  same. 

HOW  heavy  is  the  night 
That  hangs  upon  our  eyes, 
Till  Christ,  with  his  reviving  light. 
Over  our  souls  arise  ! 

2  Our  guilty  spirits  dread 

To  meet  the  wrath  of  heaven: 
But  in  his  righteousness  array 'd. 
We  see  our  sins  forgiven. 

3  Unholy  and  impure 

Are  all  our  thoughts  and  ways. 
His  hands,  infected  nature  cure 
With  sanctifying  grace. 
i  The  powers  of  hell  agree 
To  hold  our  souls  in  vain  ; 
He  sets  the  sons  of  bondage  free, 
And  breaks  the  cursed  chain, 
5  Lord,  we  adore  thy  ways, 
To  bring  us  near  to  God, 


Book  I.]  HYMN  tfOO.  371 

Thy  sovereign  power,  thy  healing  grace, 
And  thine  atoning  blood. 

II y in ii  99.    C.  M. 

atones  made  the  Children  of  Abraham;  or,  Grace  not  conveyed  b;j 
religious  Parents.     Mat.  iii.  9. 

VAIN  are  the  hopes  that  rebels  place 
Upon  their  birth  and  blood, 
Descended  from  a  pious  race, 
(Their  fathers  now  with  God.) 

2  He,  from  the  caves  of  earth  and  hell, 

Can  take  the  hardest  stones, 
And  fill  the  house  of  Abra'm  well 
With  new  created  sons. 

3  Such  wondrous  power  doth  he  possess, 

Who  form'd  our  mortal  frame ; 
Who  call'd  the  world  from  emptiness 
The  world  obey'd,  and  came. 

Hymn  100,    L.  M. 

Believe  and  be  saved.     John  iii.  16—13. 

T^pOT  to  condemn  the  sons  of  men 
i-^l    Did  Christ  the  Son  of  God  appear : 
No  weapons  in  his  hands  are  seen, 
No  flaming  sword,  nor  thunder  there. 
'2  Such  was  the  pity  of  our  God, 
He  lov'd  the  race  of  men  so  well, 
He  sent  his  Son  to  bear  our  load 
Of  sins,  and  save  our  souls  from  hell. 

3  Sinners,  believe  the  Saviour's  word, 
Trust  in  his  mighty  name  and  live  ; 
A  thousand  joys  his  lips  afford, 

His  hands  a  thousand  blessings  give. 

4  But  vengeance  and  damnation  lies 
On  rebels,  who  refuse  his  grace  : 
Who  God's  eternal  Son  despise, 
The  hottest  hell  shall  be  their  place. 


372  HYMN  102.  [Book  h 

Hymn  101.    L.  M. 

Joy  in  Heaven  for  a  repenting  Sinner.    Luke  xv.  7, 10, 

WHO  can  describe  the  joys  that  rise 
Thro'  all  the  courts  of  Paradise, 
To  see  a  prodigal  return, 
To  see  an  heir  of  glory  born? 

2  With  joy,  the  Father  doth  approve 
The  fruit  of  his  eternal  love  : 

The  Son,  with  joy  looks  down,  and  sees 
The  purchase  of  his  agonies. 

3  The  Spirit  takes  delight  to  view 
The  holy  soul  he  form'd  anew  ; 
And  saints  and  angels  join  to  sing 
The  growing  empire  of  their  King. 

Hymn  102.    L.  M. 

The  Beatitudes.    Matt.  v.  3—12. 

BLESS'D  are  the  humble  souls,  that  31 
Their  emptiness  and  poverty  ; 

Treasures  of  grace  to  them  are  given, 

And  crowns  of  joy  laid  up  in  heaven.] 
i  [Bless'd  are  the  men  of  broken  heart, 

Who  mourn  for  sin  with  inward  smart ; 

The  blood  of  Christ  divinely  flows, 

A  healing  balm  for  all  their  woes.] 
3  [Bless'd  are  the  meek,  who  stand  afar 

From  rage  and  passion,  noise  and  war  ; 

God  will  secure  their  happy  state, 

And  plead  their  cause  against  the  great.] 
t  [Bless'd  are  the  souls  that  thirst  for  gracer 

Hunger  and  long  for  righteousness ; 

Thy  shall  be  well  supply'd,  and  fed 

With  living  streams  and  living  bread.] 
5  [BlessM  are  the  men  whose  bowels  move 

And  melt  with  sympathy  and  love  ; 

From  Christ  the  Lord  shall  they  obtain* 

Like  sympathy  and  love  again.] 


Book  t]  HYMN  104.  373 

•J  [Bless'd  are  the  pure,  whose  hearts  are  clean 

From  the  defiling  power  of  sin  ; 

With  endless  pleasure  they  shall  see 

A  God  of  spotless  purity.] 
?  [Bless1d  are  the  men  of  peaceful  life, 

Who  quench  the  coals  of  growing  strife  : 

They  shall  be  calPd  the  heirs  of  bliss, 

The  sons  of  God,  the  God  of  peace.] 
8  [Bless'd  are  the  surT'rers,  who  partake 

Of  pain  and  shame  for  Jesus'  sake  : 

Their  souls  shall  triumph  in  the  Lord, 

Glory  and  joy  are  their  reward.] 

Hymn   103.    C.  M. 

JYot  ashamed  of  the  Gospel.    2  Tim.  i.  12. 

I'M  not  asham'd  to  own  my  Lord, 
Or  to  defend  his  cause  ; 
Maintain  the  honour  of  his  word, 
The  glory  of  his  cross. 

2  Jesus,  my  God  !  1  know  his  name  ! 

His  name  is  all  my  trust : 
Nor  will  he  put  ray  soul  to  shame, 
Nor  let  my  hope  be  lost. 

3  Firm  as  his  throne  his  promise  stand-. 

And  he  can  well  secure 
What  I've  committed  to  his  hands, 

Till  the  decisive  hour. 
J  Then  will  he  own  my  worthless  name. 

Before  his  Father's  face  ; 
And  in  the  new  Jerusalem, 

Appoint  my  soul  a  place. 

Hymn  104.    C.  M. 

.1  state  of  Nature  and  of  Grace.     1  Cor.  vi,  10,  1 1. 

NOT  the  malicious  or  profane, 
The  wanton  or  the  proud, 
32 


374  HYMN  105.  [Book  I. 

Nor  thieves,  nor  sland'rers,  shall  obtain 
The  kingdom  of  our  God. 

2  Surprising  grace  !  and  such  were  we 

By  nature  and  by  sin  ; 

Heirs  of  immortal  misery, 

Unholy  and  unclean. 

3  But  we  are  wash'd  in  Jesus'  blood, 

We're  pardon'd  thro'  his  name  ; 
And  the  good  Spirit  of  our  God 
Hath  sanctify 'd  our  frame. 

4  O  for  a  persevering  power 

To  keep  thy  just  commands  ! 
We  would  defile  our  hearts  no  more, 
No  more  pollute  our  hands. 

Hymn  105.    C.  M. 

Heaven  Invisible  and  Holy.    1  Cor.  ii.  9, 10.    Rev.  xxi.  27 

NOR  eye  hath  seen,  nor  ear  hath  heard. 
Nor  sense,  nor  reason  known, 
What  joys  the  Father  has  prepar'd 
For  those  that  love  the  Son. 
\2  But  the  good  Spirit  of  the  Lord 
Reveals  a  heaven  to  come ; 
The  beams  of  glory  in  his  word 
Allure  and  guide  us  home. 

3  Pure  are  the  joys  above  the  sky, 

And  all  the  region,  peace ; 
No  wanton  lips,  nor  envious  eye, 
Can  see  or  taste  the  bliss. 

4  Those  holy  gates,  for  ever  bar 

Pollution,  sin,  and  shame  ; 
None  shall  obtain  admittance  there 
But  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

5  He  keeps  the  Father's  book  of  life. 

There  all  their  names  are  found  : 


Book  I.]  HYMN  107.  375 

The  hypocrite  in  vain  shall  strive 
To  tread  the  heavenly  ground. 
Hymn  106.    S.  M. 

Dead  to  Sin  by  the  Cross  of  Christ.     Rom.  vi.  1,  2,  6. 

SHALL  we  go  on  to  sin, 
Because  thy  grace  abounds  ? 
Or  crucify  the  Lord  again, 
And  open  all  his  wounds  ? 

2  Forbid  it,  mighty  God  ! 

Nor  let  it  e'er  be  said, 
That  we,  whose  sins  are  crucify'd, 
Should  raise  them  from  the  dead. 

3  We  will  be  slaves  no  more, 

Since  Christ  hath  made  us  free, 
Hath  nail'd  our  tyrants  to  his  cross, 
And  bought  our  liberty. 

Hymn  107.    L.  M. 

The  Fall  and  Recovery  of  Man ;   or,  Christ  and  Satan  at  enmity, 
Gen.  iii.  1,  15,  17.     Gal.  iv.  4.     Col.  ii.  15. 

DECEIV'D  by  subtle  snares  of  hell, 
Adam,  our  head,  our  father,  fell, 

When  Satan,  in  the  serpent  hid, 

Propos'd  the  fruit  that  God  forbid. 
*2  Death  was  the  threat'ning ;  death  began 

To  take  possession  of  the  man  : 

His  unborn  race  receiv'd  the  wound, 

And  heavy  curses  smote  the  ground. 
-3  But  Satan  found  a  worse  reward  ; 

Thus  saith  the  vengeance  of  the  Lord, 

"  Let  everlasting  hatred  be 

"  Betwixt  the  woman's  seed  and  thee. 
1  "  The  woman's  seed  shall  be  my  Son, 

"  He  shall  destroy  what  thou  hast  done  ; 

u  Shall  break  thy  head,  and  only  feel 

c  Thy  malice  raging  at  his  heel." 


376  HYMN  109.  [Book  I. 

5  [He  spake,  and  bid  four  thousand  years 
Roll  on  :  at  length  his  Son  appears  ; 
Angels,  with  joy,  descend  to  earth, 
And  sing  the  young  Redeemer's  birth. 

<5  Lo,  by  the  sons  of  hell  he  dies  ! 
But  as  he  hung  'twixt  earth  and  skies. 
He  gave  their  prince  a  fatal  blow, 
And  triumph'd  o'er  the  powers  below.] 

Hymn  108.    S.  M. 

Christ  unseen  and  beloved.     1  Pet.  i.  8. 

NOT  with  our  mortal  eyes 
Have  we  beheld  the  Lord, 
Yet  we  rejoice  to  hear  his  name, 
And  love  him  in  his  word. 
;2  On  earth  we  want  the  sight 
Of  our  Redeemer's  face ; 
Yet,  Lord,  our  inmost  thoughts  delight 
To  dwell  upon  thy  grace. 
3  And  when  we  taste  thy  love, 
Our  joys  divinely  grow 
Unspeakable,  like  those  above, 
And  heaven  begins  below. 

Hymn  109.    L.  M. 

The  Value  of  Christ  and  his  Righteousness.    Fhil.  iii.  7  -  9 

NO  more,  my  God,  I  boast  no  more 
Of  all  the  duties  I  have  done : 

I  quit  the  hopes  I  held  before, 

To  trust  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 
1  Now  for  the  love  I  bear  his  name, 

What  was  my  gain  I  count  my  loss ; 

My  former  pride  1  call  my  shame, 

And  nail  my  glory  to  his  cross. 
3  Yes,  and  I  must  and  will  esteem 

All  things  but  loss  for  Jesus'  sake 


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Book  I.]  HYMN  111.  ■  377 

O  may  my  soul  be  found  in  him, 
And  of  his  righteousness  partake. 
4:  The  best  obedience  of  my  hands 
Dares  not  appear  before  thy  throne  ; 
But  faith  can  answer  thy  demands, 
By  pleading  what  my  Lord  has  done. 

Hymn  110.    CM. 

Death  and  immediate  Glory.    2  Cor.  v.  1,5,  8. 

HERE  is  a  house  not  made  with  hands. 
Eternal,  and  on  high ; 
And  here  my  spirit  waiting  stands, 

Till  God  shall  bid  it  fly. 
Shortly  this  prison  of  my  clay 

Must  be  dissolv'd  and  fall ; 
Then,  O  my  soul,  with  joy  obey 

Thy  heavenly  Father's  call. 
!  'Tis  he,  by  his  almighty  grace, 

That  forms  thee  fit  for  heaven  ; 
And,  as  an  earnest  of  the  place, 

Has  his  own  Spirit  given. 
We  walk  by  faith  of  joy  to  come  ; 

Faith  lives  upon  his  word  : 
But  while  the  body  is  our  home, 

We're  absent  from  the  Lord. 
'Tis  pleasant  to  believe  thy  grace, 

But  we  had  rather  see  ; 
We  would  be  absent  from  the  flesh. 

And  present,  Lord,  with  thee. 

Hymn  111.    CM. 

Salvation  by  Grace.    Titus  iii,  3,  7. 

ORD,  we  confess  our  num'rous  faults, 
M-A  How  great  our  guilt  has  been ; 
Foolish  and  vain  were  all  our  thoughts, 
And  all  our  lives  were  sin. 
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378  HYMN  113.  [Book  J 

2  But,  O  my  soul,  for  ever  praise, 

For  ever  love  his  name, 
Who  turns  thy  feet  from  dang'rous  ways 
Of  folly,  sin,  and  shame.] 

3  ['Tis  not  by  works  of  righteousness 

Which  our  own  hands  have  done ; 
But  we  are  sav'd  by  sovereign  grace. 
Abounding  thro1  his  Son.] 

4  Tis  from  the  mercy  of  our  God, 

That  all  our  hopes  begin  ; 
'Tis  by  the  water  and  the  blood, 
Our  souls  are  wash'd  from  sin. 

5  'Tis  thro'  the  purchase  of  his  death. 

Who  hung  upon  the  tree, 
The  Spirit  is  sent  down  to  breathe 

On  such  dry  bones  as  we. 
0  Rais'd  from  the  dead,  we  live  anew ; 

And,  justify'd  by  grace, 
We  shall  appear  in  glory  too, 

And  see  our  Father's  face. 

Hymn  112.    C.  M. 

The  Brazen  Serpent ,«  or,  looking  to  Jesus.     John  iii.  14— Ifi 

SO  did  the  Hebrew  prophet  raise 
The  brazen  serpent  high  ; 
The  wounded  felt  immediate  ease. 
The  camp  forbore  to  die. 
*2  ';  Look  upward  in  the  dying  hour. 
"  And  live,"  the  prophet  cries  ; 
But  Christ  performs  a  nobler  cure. 
When  faith  lifts  up  her  eyes. 
3  High  on  the  cross  the  Saviour  hung. 
High  in  the  heavens  he  reigns ; 
Here  sinners,  by  th'  old  serpent  stung, 
Look,  and  forget  their  pains. 


Book  I.]  HYMN  114.  370 

1  When  God's  own  Son  is  lifted  up, 

A  dying  world  revives  ; 
The  Jew  beholds  the  glorious  hope. 
Th'  expiring  Gentile  lives. 

Hymn  113.    C.  M. 

ibraham's  Blessing  an  the  Gentiles.    Gen.  xvii.  7.  Rom.  xv  v 
Mark  x.  14. 

HOW  large  the  promise  !  how  divine/ 
To  Abra'm  and  his  seed  ! 
"I'll  be  a  God  to  thee  and  thine. 
"  Supplying  all  their  need.'1 

2  The  words  of  his  extensive  love 

From,  age  to  age  endure  ; 
The  angel  of  the  cov'nant  prove?. 
And  seals  the  blessing  sure. 

3  Jesus,  the  ancient  faith  confirms 

To  our  great  fathers  given  ; 
He  takes  young  children  to  his  arms. 
And  calls  them  heirs  of  heaven. 

4  Our  God,  how  faithful  are  his  ways 

His  love  endures  the  same : 
Nior  from  the  promise  of  his  grace 
Blots  out  his  children's  name. 

Hymn   114.     CM.     The  same 
Rom,  xi.  16,  17. 

GENTILES  by  nature,  we  belong 
To  the  wild  olive-wood  ; 
Grace  takes  us  from  the  barren  tree, 
And  grafts  us  in  the  good. 
I  With  the  same  blessings,  grace  endow- 
The  Gentile  and  the  Jew ; 
If  pure  and  holy  be  the  root, 
Such  are  the  branches  too. 
3  Then  let  the  children  of  the  saint* 
Be  dedicate  to  God  ; 


380  HYMN  116.  [Book  I. 

Pour  out  thy  Spirit  on  them,  Lord, 

And  wash  them  in  thy  blood. 
4  Thus  to  the  parents  and  their  seed 

Shall  thy  salvation  come, 
And  num'rous  households  meet  at  last 

In  one  eternal  home. 

Hymn  115.    C.  M. 

Conviction  of  Sin  by  the  Law.     Rom.  vii.  8,  9,  14,  24- 

LORD,  how  secure  my  conscience  was. 
And  felt  no  inward  dread ! 
I  was  alive  without  the  law, 

And  thought  my  sins  were  dead. 

2  My  hopes  of  heaven  were  firm  and  bright 

But  since  the  precept  came 
With  a  convincing  power  and  light, 
I  find  how  vile  I  am. 

3  [My  guilt  appear'd  but  small  before, 

Till  terribly  I  saw 
How  perfect,  holy,  just,  and  pure, 
Was  thine  eternal  law. 

4  Then  felt  my  soul  the  heavy  load, 

My  sins  reviv'd  again, 
I  had  provok'd  a  dreadful  God, 
And  all  my  hopes  were  slain,  j 

5  I'm  like  a  helpless  captive  sold. 

Under  the  power  of  sin  ; 
I  cannot  do  the  good  I  would, 
Nor  keep  my  conscience  clean. 

6  My  God,  I  cry  with  every  breath, 

For  some  kind  power  to  save, 
To  break  the  yoke  of  sin  and  death. 
And  thus  redeem  the  slave. 


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Hymn  116.    L.  M. 

Love  to  God  and  our  Neighbour.     Mat.  xxii.  37 — 40. 

HUS  saith  the  first  the  great  command 
"  Let  all  thy  inward  powers  unite 


Book  I.]  HYMN  11T.  381 

"  To  love  thy  Maker  and  thy  God, 

"  With  utmost  vigour  and  delight. 
•2  "  Then  shall  thy  neighbour  next  in  place. 

11  Share  thine  affections  and  esteem  ; 

"  And  let  thy  kindness  to  thyself 

"  Measure  and  rule  thy  love  to  him." 
3  This  is  the  sense  that  Moses  spoke, 

This  did  the  prophets  preach  and  prove, 

For  want  of  this  the  law  is  broke, 

And  the  whole  law's  fulfill  1d  by  love. 
\  But,  Oh,  how  base  our  passions  are  ! 

How  cold  our  charity  and  zeal ! 

Lord,  fill  our  souls  with  heavenly  fire, 

Or  we  shall  ne'er  perform  thy  will. 

Hysim  117.    L.  M. 

Election  Sovereign  and  Fiee.    Rom.  ix.  21 — 24 

[TJEHOLD  the  potter  and  the  clay, 
JLJ  He  forms  his  vessels  as  he  please ; 

Such  is  our  God  ;  and  such  are  we, 

The  subjects  of  his  high  decrees. 
'i  Doth  not  the  workman's  power  extend 

O'er  all  the  mass,  which  part  to  choose. 

And  mould  it  for  a  nobler  end, 

And  which  to  leave  for  viler  use?] 
3  May  not  the  sovereign  Lord  on  high 

Dispense  his  favours  as  he  will, 

Choose  some  to  life  while  others  die. 

And  yet  be  just  and  gracious  still  ? 
1  [What  if,  to  make  his  terror  known, 

He  lets  his  patience  long  endure, 

SurT'ring  vile  rebels  to  go  on, 

And  seal  their  own  destruction  sure  ? 
5  What  if  he  means  to  show  his  grace. 

And  his  electing  love  employs 


382  HYMN  118.  [Book  L 

To  mark  out  some  of  mortal  race, 
And  form  them  fit  for  heavenly  joys  ?] 

6  Shall  man  reply  against  the  Lord, 
And  call  his  Maker's  ways  unjust  ? 
The  thunder  of  whose  dreadful  word 
Can  crush  a  thousand  worlds  to  dust  1 

7  But,  O  my  soul,  if  truths  so  bright 
Should  dazzle  and  confound  thy  sights 
Yet  still  his  written  will  obey, 

And  wait  the  great  decisive  day. 
S  Then  shall  he  make  his  justice  known, 
And  the  whole  world  before  his  throne, 
With  joy  or  terror  shall  confess 
The  glory  of  his  righteousness. 

Hymn    118.    S.  M. 

Moses  and  Christ;  or,  Sins  against  the  Law  and  Gospel.    John  i.  17 
Heb.  iii.  3,  5,  6,  and  x.  28,  29. 

IHE  law  by  Moses  came, 
But  peace,  and  truth,  and  love, 
Were  brought  by  Christ,  (a  nobler  name,) 
Descending  from  above. 

2  Amidst  the  house  of  God 
Their  different  works  were  done : 

Moses  a  faithful  servant  stood, 
But  Christ  a  faithful  Son. 

3  Then,  to  his  new  commands, 
Be  strict  obedience  paid ; 

O'er  all  his  Father's  house  he  stands 
The  Sovereign  and  the  head. 

4  The  man  that  durst  despise 
The  law  that  Moses  brought. 

Behold,  how  terribly  he  dies 
For  his  presumptuous  fault. 

5  But  sorer  vengeance  falls 
On  that  rebellious  race, 


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Book  I.]  HYMN  120.  383 

Who  hate  to  hear  when  Jesus  calls, 
And  dare  resist  his  grace. 

Hymn  119.    C.  M. 

The  different  success  of  the  Gospel.     1  Cor.  i.  23,  24.     2  Cor.  ii.  16 
1  Cor.  iii.  6,  7. 

CHRIST  and  his  cross  is  all  our  theme  : 
The  myst'ries  that  we  speak 
Are  scandal  in  the  Jew's  esteem, 
And  folly  to  the  Greek. 

2  But  souls  enlighten'd  from  above, 

With  joy  receive  the  word  ; 
They  see  what  wisdom,  power  and  love. 
Shine  in  their  dying  Lord. 

3  The  vital  savor  of  his  name 

Restores  their  fainting  breath  ; 
But  unbelief  perverts  the  same 

To  guilt,  despair,  and  death. 
i  Till  God  diffuse  his  graces  down, 

Like  showers  of  heavenly  rain, 
In  vain  Apollos  sows  the  ground, 

And  Paul  may  plant  in  vain. 

Hymn  120.    CM 

Faith  of  things  unseen.    Heb.  xi.  1,  3.  8, 10. 


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AITH  is  the  brightest  evidence 


Of  things  beyond  our  sight, 
Breaks  thro'  the  clouds  of  flesh  and  sense. 
And  dwells  in  heavenly  light, 
i  It  sets  times  past  in  present  view, 
Brings  distant  prospects  home, 
Of  things  a  thousand  years  ago, 
Or  thousand  years  to  come. 
3  By  faith  we  know  the  worlds  were  made 
By  God's  almighty  word  ; 
Abra'm,  to  unknown  countries  led, 
By  faith  obey'd  the  Lord. 


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384  HYMN  122.  [Book  L 

4  He  sought  a  city,  fair  and  high, 
Built  by  th'  Eternal  hands  : 
And  faith  assures  us,  tho'  we  die, 
That  heavenly  building  stands. 

Hymn  191.    CM. 

Children  devoted  to  God.    Gen.  xvii.   7, 10.     Acts  xvi.  14, 15,  3S-. 
For  those  who  practise  Infant  Baptism. 
iHUS  saith  the  mercy  of  the  Lord, 
"  I'll  be  a  God  to  thee  ; 
"  I'll  bless  thy  num'rous  race,  and  they 
"  Shall  be  a  seed  for  me." 

2  Abra'm  believ'd  the  promis'd  grace, 

And  gave  his  son  to  God ; 
But  water  seals  the  blessing  now, 
That  once  was  seal'd  with  blood. 

3  Thus  Lydia  sanctify'd  her  house, 

When  she  receiv'd  the  word  : 
Thus  the  believing  jailor  gave 

His  household  to  the  Lord. 
3  Thus  later  saints,  eternal  King, 

Thine  ancient  truths  embrace  ; 
To  thee  their  infant  offspring  bring, 

And  humbly  claim  thy  grace. 

Hymn  1S2.    L.  M. 

Believers  buried  ivith  Christ  in  Baptism.     Rom.  vi  •'>..  4.  &».. 

DO  we  not  know  that  solemn  word, 
That  we  are  bury'd  with  the  Lord  ; 
BaptisM  into  his  death,  and  then 
Put  off  the  body  of  our  sin  ? 
Our  souls  receive  diviner  breath, 
Rais'd  from  corruption,  guilt,  and  death  : 
So  from  the  grave  did  Christ  arise, 
And  lives  to  God  above  the  skies. 
No  more  let  sin  or  Satan  reign 
Over  our  mortal  flesh  again  ; 


Book  I.]  HYMN  123.  385 

The  various  lusts  we  serv'd  before 
Shall  have  dominion  now  no  more. 

Hymn  123.    C  M. 

The  repenting  Prodigal.    Luke  xv.  13,  &c. 

BEHOLD  the  wretch,  whose  lust  and  winf- 
Has  wasted  his  estate  ; 
He  begs  a  share  amongst  the  swine, 
To  taste  the  husks  they  eat. 

2  "  I  die  with  hunger  here,"  he  cries, 

"  1  starve  in  foreign  lands  ; 
c;  My  father's  house  hath  large  supplies, 
"  And  bounteous  are  his  hands. 

3  rt  I'll  go,  and  with  a  mournful  tongue, 

"  Fall  down  before  his  face  ; 
;i  Father,  I've  done  thy  justice  wrong, 
<;  Nor  can  deserve  thy  grace." 

4  He  said,  and  hasten'd  to  his  home, 

To  seek  his  father's  love  ; 

The  father  saw  the  rebel  come, 

And  all  his  bowels  move. 

5  He  ran  and  fell  upon  his  neck, 

Embrac'd  and  kiss'd  his  son  ; 
The  rebel's  heart  with  sorrow  brake 
For  follies  he  had  done. 

6  "Take  oif  his  clothes  of  shame  and  sin," 

(The  father  gives  command) 
M  Dress  him  in  garments  white  and  clean, 
"  With  rings  adorn  his  hand. 

7  "  A  day  of  feasting  I  ordain, 

"  Let  mirth  and  joy  abound  : 
"  My  son  was  dead,  and  lives  again. 
"Was  lost,  and  now  is  found." 
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386  HYMN  125.  [Book  L 

Hymn  134.    L.  M 

The  First  and  Second  Adam.    Rom.  r.  12,  &c. 

DEEP  in  the  dust,  before  thy  throne, 
Our  guilt  and  our  disgrace  we  own  ; 

Great  God,  we  own  th1  unhappy  name 

Whence  sprung  our  nature  and  our  shame  ! 
2  Adam  the  sinner  :  at  his  fall, 

Death,  like  a  conqueror,  seiz'd  us  all ; 

A  thousand  new-born  babes  are  dead 

By  fatal  union  to  their  head. 
'?>  But  whilst  our  spirits,  filPd  with  awe, 

Behold  the  terrors  of  thy  law," 

We  sing  the  honours  of  thy  grace. 

That  sent  to  save  our  ruin'd  race. 

4  We  sing  thine  everlasting  Son, 
Who  joind'd  our  nature  to  his  own  : 
Adam  the  second,  from  the  dust 
Raises  the  ruins  of  the  first. 

5  [By  the  rebellion  of  one  man 
Thro'  all  his  seed  the  mischief  ran  ; 
And  by  one  Man's  obedience  now 
Are  all  his  seed  made  righteous  too. 

f)  Where  sin  did  reign,  and  death  abound. 
There  have  the  sons  of  Adam  found 
Abounding  life;  there  glorious  grace 
Reigns  thro'  the  Lord  our  righteousness.] 

Hymn  125.    CM. 

CJhrist's  Compassion  to  the   Weak  and  Tempted.     Heb.    iv.  15.  16. 
and  v.  7.    Mat.  xii.  20. 

WITH  joy  we  meditate  the  grace 
Of  our  High  Priest  above  ; 
His  heart  is  made  of  tenderness, 
His  bowels  melt  with  love. 
2  Touch'd  with  a  sympathy  within 
He  knows  our  feeble  frame  : 


Book  I.j  HYMN  Wl  38: 

He  knows  what  sore  temptations  mean, 
For  he  has  felt  the  same. 

3  But  spotless,  innocent,  and  pure. 

The  great  Redeemer  stood, 
While  Satan's  fiery  darts  he  bore, 
And  did  resist  to  blood. 

4  He,  in  the  days  of  feeble  flesh, 

Pour'd  out  his  cries  and  tears, 
And  in  his  measure  feels  afresh 
What  every  member  bears. 

~y  [He'll  never  quench  the  smoking  flax, 
But  raise  it  to  a  flame; 
The  bruised  reed  he  never  breaks, 
Nor  scorns  the  meanest  name.] 

G  Then  let  our  humble  faith  address 
His  mercy  and  his  power  ; 
We  shall  obtain  deliv'ring  grace 
In  the  destressing  hour. 

Hymn  126,    L   M 

Charity  and  Uncharitableness.    Rom.  xiv.  17, 19.    1  Cor.  x.  32 

NOT  diff'rent  food,  nor  diff'rent  dress, 
Compose  the  kingdom  of  our  Lord  : 
But  peace,  and  joy,  and  righteousness. 
Faith,  and  obedience  to  his  word. 

ti  When  weaker  christians  we  despise, 
We  do  the  gospel  mighty  wrong  ; 
For  God,  the  gracious,  and  the  wise, 
Receives  the  feeble  with  the  strong. 

o  Let  pride  and  wrath  be  banish'd  hence. 
Meekness  and  love,  our  souls  pursue. 
Nor  shall  our  practice  give  offence 
To  saints,  the  Gentile  or  the  Jew. 


388  HYMN  U8.  [Book  I 

Hymn  127.    L.  M. 

Christ's  invitation  to  Hnners  ;  or,  Humility  and  Pride 
Mat.  xi  28—30. 

;'^10ME  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls, 

V-/  ti  Ye  heavy  laden  sinners,  come, 
"  I'll  give  you  rest  from  all  your  toils, 
"  And  raise  you  to  my  heavenly  home. 

2  *'  They  shall  find  rest  that  learn  of  me  ; 
"  I'm  of  a  meek  and  lowly  mind  ; 

"  But  passion  rages  like  the  sea, 
"  And  pride  is  restless  as  the  wind. 

3  "Bless'd  is  the  man  whose  shoulders  take 
"  My  yoke,  and  bear  it  with  delight ; 

"  My  yoke  is  easy  to  his  neck, 

"  My  grace  shall  make  the  burden  light." 

4  Jesus,  we  come  at  thy  command  ; 
With  faith,  and  hope,  and  humble  zeal, 
Resign  our  spirits  to  thy  hand, 

To  mould,  and  guide  us  at  thy  will. 

Hymn  128.    L.  M. 

The  Apostle's  Commission;  or,  the   Gospel  attested  by  J\L: 
Mark  xvi.  15,  &c.     Mat.  xxviii.  18,  &c. 

O  preach  my  gospel,"  saith  the  Lord, 
Bid  the  whole  earth  my  grace  receive 

"  He  shall  be  sav'd  that  trusts  my  word  ; 

ft  He  shall  be  damn'd  that  won't  believe. 
I  "  I'll  make  your  great  commission  known. 

"  And  ye  shall  prove  my  gospel  true, 

"  By  all  the  works  that  I  have  done, 

u  By  all  the  wonders  ye  shall  do. 
3  "Go  heal  the  sick,  go  raise  the  dead, 

"  Go  cast  out  devils  in  my  name  ; 

li  Nor  let  my  prophets  be  afraid, 

"  Tho'  Greeks  reproach,  and  Jews  blasphenv 
1  '*  Teach  all  the  nations  my  commands  ; 

,c  I'm  with  you  till  the  world  shall  end  ; 


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Book  I.]  HYMN  130.  389 

II  All  power  is  trusted  in  my  hands, 

II I  can  destroy,  and  can  defend." 

3  He  spake,  and  light  shone  round  his  head  : 
On  a  bright  cloud  to  heaven  he  rode  : 
They  to  the  farthest  nations  spread 
The  grace  of  their  ascended  God. 

Hymn  129.    L.  M. 

Submission  and  Deliverance;  or,  Abraham  offering  his  Son. 
Gen.  xxii.  6,  &c. 

SAINTS,  at  your  heavenly  Father's  word 
Give  up  your  comforts  to  the  Lord  : 
He  shall  restore  what  you  resign, 
Or  grant  you  blessings  more  divine. 

2  So  Abra'm,  with  obedient  hand, 

Led  forth  his  son  at  God's  command  : 
The  wood,  the  fire,  the  knife  he  took, 
His  arm  prepar'd  the  dreadful  stroke. 

3  "  Abra'm,  forbear,"  the  angel  cry'd, 

"  Thy  faith  is  known,  thy  love  is  try'd  j 

"  Thy  son  shall  live,  and  in  thy  seed 

•'  Shall  the  whole  earth  be  bless'd  indeed." 

1  Just  in  the  last  distressing  hour, 
The  Lord  displays  deliv'ring  power  ; 
The  mount  of  danger  is  the  place 
Where  we  shall  see  surprising  grace. 

Hymn  130.    L.  M 

Love  and  Hatred.    Phil.  ii.  2.    Eph.  iv.  30,  &e, 

NOW,  by  the  bowels  of  my  God, 
His  sharp  distress,  his  sore  complaint? 
By  his  last  groans,  his  dying  blood, 
1  charge  my  soul  to  love  the  saints. 

2  Clamour,  and  wrath,  and  war  begone, 
Envy  and  spite  for  ever  cease  ; 

Let  bitter  words  no  more  be  known 
Amongst  the  saints,  the  sons  of  peace. 
33* 


390  HYMN  132.  [Book  I 

3  The  Spirit,  like  a  peaceful  dove, 

Flies  from  the  realms  of  noise  and  strife  ; 
Why  should  we  vex  and  grieve  his  love 
Who  seals  our  souls  to  heavenly  life? 

4  Tender  and  kind  be  all  our  thoughts : 
Thro'  all  our  lives  let  mercy  run  : 

So  God  forgives  our  num'rous  faults 
For  the  dear  sake  of  Christ  his  Son. 

Hymn  131.    L.  M. 

The  Pharisee  and  the  Publican.    Luke  xviii.  10,  Sec, 

BEHOLD  how  sinners  disagree, 
The  Publican  and  Pharisee  ! 

One  doth  his  righteousness  proclaim. 

The  other  owns  his  guilt  and  shame. 
2  This  man  at  humble  distance  stands, 

And  cries  for  grace  with  lifted  hands  : 

That  boldly  rises  near  the  throne, 

And  talks  of  duties  he  hath  done. 
?t  The  Lord,  their  difPrent  language  know- 

And  different  answers  he  bestows  ; 

The  humble  soul  with  grace  he  crowns, 

Whilst  on  the  proud  his  anger  frown? 
4  Dear  Father,  let  me  never  be 

Join'd  with  the  boasting  Pharisee  : 

I  have  no  merits  of  my  own, 

But  plead  the  suff 'rings  of  thy  Son. 

Hymn  132.    L.  M. 

Holiness  and  Grace.    Tit.  ii.  10— 13, 

SO  let  our  lips  and  lives  express 
The  holy  gospel  we  profess ; 
So  let  our  works  and  virtues  shine. 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine. 
2  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad 
The  honours  of  our  Saviour,  God  ; 


Book  L]  HYMN  133.  391 

When  the  salvation  reigns  within, 

And  grace  subdues  the  power  of  sin. 
3  Our  flesh  and  sense  must  be  deny'd, 

Passion  and  envy,  lust  and  pride  : 

While  justice,  temp'rance,  truth,  and  love. 

Our  inward  piety  approve. 
1  Religion  bears  our  spirits  up, 

While  we  expect  that  blessed  hope, 

The  bright  appearance  of  the  Lord, 

And  faith  stands  leaning  on  his  word. 

Hymn  133.    C.  M. 

Love  and  Charity.     1  Cor.  xiii.  2—7, 13. 

LET  Pharisees,  of  high  esteem, 
Their  faith  and  zeal  declare  ; 
All  their  religion  is  a  dream, 
If  love  be  wanting  there. 
-  Love  suffers  long,  with  patient  eye. 
Nor  is  provok'd  in  haste  ; 
She  lets  the  present  inj'ry  die, 
And  long  forgets  the  past. 
3  [Malice  and  rage,  those  fires  of  hell, 
She  quenches  with  her  tongue  ; 
Hopes,  and  believes,  and  thinks  no  ill, 
Tho'  she  endures  the  wrong.] 
1  [She  nor  desires,  nor  seeks  to  know 
The  scandals  of  the  time  : 
Nor  looks  with  pride  on  those  below. 
Nor  envies  those  that  climb.] 
b  She  lays  her  own  advantage  by 
To  seek  her  neighbour's  good  : 
So  God's  own  Son  came  down  to  die. 
And  bought  our  lives  with  blood. 
6  Love  is  the  grace  that  keeps  her  power 
In  all  the  realms  above  ; 


392  HYMN  135.  [Book  1. 

There  faith,  and  hope  are  known  no  more, 
But  saints  for  ever  love. 

Hymn  134,    L.  M. 

Religion  vain  without  Love.    1  Cor.  xiii.  I — 3. 

HAD  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews. 
And  nobler  speech  than  angels  use. 
If  love  be  absent,  I  am  found 
Like  tinkling  brass,  an  empty  sound. 

2  Were  1  inspired  to  preach  and  tell 
All  that  is  done  in  heaven  and  hell ; 
Or  could  my  faith  the  world  remove. 
Still  I  am  nothing  without  love. 

3  Should  I  distribute  all  my  store, 
To  feed  the  bowels  of  the  poor, 
Or  give  my  body  to  the  flame, 

To  gain  a  martyr's  glorious  name  : 

4  If  love  to  God  and  love  to  men 
Be  absent,  all  my  hopes  are  vain ; 
Nor  tongues,  nor  gifts,  nor  fiery  zeal. 
The  work  of  love  can  e'er  fulfil. 

Hymn  135,    L.  M. 

The  Love  of  Christ  shed  abroad  in  the  Heart.    Eph.  iii.  16,  &i 

COME,  dearest  Lord,  descend  and  dwell, 
By  faith  and  love  in  every  breast ; 
Then  shall  we  know  and  taste,  and  feel 
The  joys  that  cannot  be  express'd. 

2  Come,  fill  our  hearts  with  inward  strength, 
Make  our  enlarged  souls  possess, 

And  learn  the  height,  and  breadth,  and  length, 
Of  thine  unmeasurable  grace. 

3  Now,  to  the  God  whose  power  can  do 
More  than  our  thoughts  or  wishes  know, 
Be  everlasting  honours  done 

By  ail  the  church,  thro'  Christ  his  Son. 


Book  I.]  HYMN  137.  393 


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Hymn  136.    CM. 

Sincerity  and  Hypocrisy  ;  or%  Formality  in  Worship,    John  iv.  24. 
Psalm  cxxxix.  23,  24. 

OD  is  a  Spirit,  just  and  wise, 
He  sees  our  inmost  mind  ; 
In  vain  to  heaven  we  raise  our  cries. 
And  leave  our  souls  behind. 
'2  Nothing  but  truth  before  his  throne 
With  honour  can  appear  ; 
The  painted  hypocrites  are  known 
Thro'  the  disguise  they  wear. 
3  Their  lifted  eyes  salute  the  skies, 
Their  bending  knees  the  ground  : 
But  God  abhors  the  sacrifice, 
Where  not  the  heart  is  found, 
I  Lord,  search  my  thoughts,  and  try  my  ways. 
And  make  my  soul  sincere  ; 
Then  shall  I  stand  before  thy  face, 
And  find  acceptance  there. 

Hymn  137.    L.  M. 

Salvation  by  Grace  in  Christ.    2  Tim.  i.  9, 10. 

NOW,  to  the  power  of  God  supreme, 
Be  everlasting  honours  given, 

He  saves  from  hell,  (we  bless  his  name,) 

He  calls  our  wandering  feet  to  heaven. 
'2  Not  for  our  duties  or  deserts, 

But  of  his  own  abounding  grace, 

He  works  salvation  in  our  hearts, 

And  forms  a  people  for  his  praise. 
3  'Twas  his  own  purpose  that  begun 

To  rescue  rebels  doom'd  to  die  ; 

He  gave  us  grace  in  Christ,  his  Son. 

Before  he  spread  the  starry  sky. 
i  Jesus,  the  Lord,  appears  at  last, 

And  makes  his  Father's  counsels  known. 


394  HYMN  139.  [Book  f 

Declares  the  great  transactions  pass'd, 
And  brings  immortal  blessings  down. 
5  He  dies  !  and  in  that  dreadful  night 
Did  all  the  powers  of  hell  destroy ; 
Rising,  he  brought  our  heaven  to  light, 
And  took  possession  of  the  joy. 

Hymn  138.    C.  M. 

Saints  in  the  Hands  of  Christ.     John  x.  28,  29. 

FIRM  as  the  earth  thy  gospel  stands. 
My  Lord,  my  hope,  my  trust : 
If  1  am  found  in  Jesus'  hands, 
My  soul  can  ne'er  be  lost. 

2  His  honour  is  engag'd  to  save 

The  meanest  of  his  sheep ; 
All  that  his  heavenly  Father  gave, 
His  hands  securely  keep. 

3  Nor  death,  nor  hell  shall  e'er  remove 

His  fav'rites  from  his  breast ; 
In  the  dear  bosom  of  his  love 
They  must  for  ever  rest. 

Hymn  139.    L.  M. 

Hope  in  the  Covenant;  or,  God's  Promise  and  Truth  unchangeable 
Heb  vi.  17—19. 

HOW  oft  have  Bin  and  Satan  strove 
To  rend  my  soul  from  thee  my  God  ? 

But  everlasting  is  thy  love, 

And  Jesus  seals  it  with  his  blood. 
*2  The  oath  and  promise  of  the  Lord 

Join  to  confirm  the  wondrous  grace ; 

Eternal  Power  performs  the  word, 

And  fills  all  heaven  with  endless  praise. 
3  Amidst  temptations,  sharp  and  long, 

My  soul  to  this  dear  refuge  flies  ; 

Hope  is  my  anchor,  firm  and  strong, 

While  tempests  blow  and  billows  rise. 


M 


Book  I.]  HYMN  140.  395 

1  The  gospel  bears  my  spirit  up  : 
A  faithful  and  unchanging  God 
Lays  the  foundation  for  my  hope, 
Jn  oaths,  and  promises,  and  blood. 

Hymn  140.    CM. 

A  living  and  a  dead  Faith,  collected  from  several  Scriptures. 

'ISTAKEN  souls  !  that  dream  of  heaven, 
And  make  their  empty  boast 
Of  inward  joys,  and  sins  forgiven, 
While  they  are  slaves  to  lust. 
:2  Vain  are  our  fancies,  airy  flights, 
If  faith  be  cold  and  dead  ; 
None  but  a  living  power  unites 
To  Christ,  the  living  head. 
S  'Tis  faith  that  changes  all  the  heart, 
'Tis  faith  that  works  by  love ; 
That  bids  all  sinful  joys  depart, 
And  lifts  the  thoughts  above. 
4  'Tis  faith  that  conquers  earth  and  hell 
By  a  celestial  power ; 
This  is  the  grace  that  shall  prevail 
In  the  decisive  hour. 
~>  [Faith  must  obey  her  Father's  will, 
As  well  as  trust  his  grace  ; 
A  pard'ning  God  is  jealous  still. 
For  his  own  holiness. 

<j  When  from  the  curse  he  sets  us  free, 
He  makes  our  natures  clean  ; 
Nor  would  he  send  his  Son  to  be 
The  minister  of  sin. 

7  His  spirit  purifies  our  frame, 

And  seals  our  peace  with  God ; 
Jesus,  and  his  salvation,  came 
By  water  and  by  blood.] 


i 


w 


390  HYMN  141.  [Book  I. 

Hymn  141.    S.  M. 

The  Humiliation  and  Exaltation  of  Christ.     Isa.  liii.  1—5, 10—12 

"HO  hath  believ'd  thy  word, 
Or  thy  salvation  known  ? 
Reveal  thine  arm,  almighty  Lord, 
And  glorify  thy  Son. 
"2  The  Jews  esteem'd  him  here 
Too  mean  for  their  belief; 
Sorrows,  his  chief  acquaintance  were. 
And  his  companion,  grief. 
-3  They  turn'd  their  eyes  away, 
And  treated  him  with  scorn ; 
But  'twas  their  griefs  upon  him  lay, 
Their  sorrows  he  has  borne. 

4  'Twas  for  the  stubborn  Jews 
And  Gentiles  then  unknown, 

The  God  of  justice  pleas'd  to  bruise 
His  best  beloved  Son. 

5  M  But  Pll  prolong  his  days, 
"  And  make  his  kingdom  stand ; 

"  My  pleasure,"  saiththe  God  of  grace. 
"  Shall  prosper  in  his  hand, 
(j  ["  His  joyful  soul  shall  see 
"The  purchase  of  his  pain, 
"And  by  his  knowledge  justify 
"  The  guilty  sons  of  men.] 
7  ["  Ten  thousand  captive  slaves, 
"ReleasM  from  death  and  sin, 
"  Shall  quit  their  prisons  and  their  graves, 
"  And  own  his  power  divine.] 
S  ["  Heaven  shall  advance  my  Son 
"  To  joys  that  earth  deny'd  ; 
"  Who  saw  the  follies  men  had  done, 
"  And  bore  their  sins,  and  died."] 


Book  I.]  HYMN  143.  3» 

Hymn   142.     S.  M.     The  same. 

Isa.  liii.  6—12. 

LIKE  sheep  we  went  astray, 
And  broke  the  fold  of  God  ; 
Each  wandering  in  a  different  way, 
But  all  the  downward  road. 

2  How  dreadful  was  the  hour 

When  God  our  wanderings  laid, 
And  did  at  once  his  vengeance  pour 
Upon  the  Shepherd's  heaoV! 

3  How  glorious  was  the  grace 

When  Christ  sustain'd  the  stroke  ! 
His  life  and  blood  the  Shepherd  pays, 
A  ransom  for  the  flock. 

4  His  honour  and  his  breath 

Were  taken  quite  away  : 
.Toin'd  with  the  wicked  in  his  death, 

And  made  as  vile  as  they. 
i  But  God  shall  raise  his  head 

O'er  all  the  sons  of  men  ; 
And  make  him  see  a  numerous  seen 

To  recompense  his  pain. 
6  "  I'll  give  him,"  saith  the  Lord, 

"  A  portion  with  the  strong  ; 
u  He  shall  possess  a  large  reward, 

"And  hold  his  honours  long." 

Hymn  143.    C.  M. 

'Characters  of  the  Children  of  God,  from  several  Scriptures 

AS  new-born  babes  desire  the  breast, 
To  feed,  and  grow  and  thrive  ; 
So  saints  with  joy  the  gospel  taste, 
And  by  the  gospel  live. 
2  [With  inward  gust  their  heart  approves 
All  that  the  word  relates ; 
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398  HYMN  143.  [Book  i 

They  love  the  men  their  Father  loves, 
And  hate  the  works  he  hates.] 

3  [Not  all  the  flattering  baits  on  earth, 

Can  make  them  slaves  to  lust ; 
They  can't  forget  their  heavenly  birth. 
Nor  grovel  in  the  dust. 

4  Not  all  the  chains  that  tyrants  use, 

Shall  bind  their  souls  to  vice  ; 
Faith,  like  a  conq'ror,  can  produce 
A  thousand  victories.! 

5  [Grace,  like  an  uncorrupted  seed. 

Abides  and  reigns  within  ; 
Immortal  principles  forbid 
The  sons  of  God  to  sin.] 

.6  [Not  by  the  terrors  of  a  slave 
Do  they  perform  his  will, 
But  with  the  noblest  powers  they  have 
His  sweet  commands  fulfil.] 

7  They  find  access,  at  every  hour, 
To  God,  within  the  veil : 
Hence  they  derive  a  quick'ning  power, 
And  joys  that  never  fail. 

S  O  happy  souls !  O  glorious  state 
Of  overflowing  grace ! 
To  dwell  so  near  their  Father's  seat 
And  see  his  lovely  face  ! 

9  Lord,  1  address  thy  heavenly  throne  ; 

Call  me  a  child  of  thine  ; 
Send  down  the  Spirit  of  thy  Son 
To  form  my  heart  divine. 

10  There  shed  thy  choicest  loves  abroad. 

And  make  my  comforts  strong  ; 
Then  shall  I  say,  w  my  Father  God,'* 
With  an  unwav"ring  tongue. 


Book  I.]  HYMN  145.  39| 

llyiim  144.    c.  M. 

The  TVitnessing  and  Sealing  Spirit.  Rom.  viii.  14,  16.  Eph.  i.  13.  U 

WHY  should  the  children  of  a  King 
Go  mourning  all  their  days  ? 
Great  Comforter,  descend  and  bring 
Some  tokens  of  thy  grace. 
'3  Dost  thou  not  dwell  in  all  the  saints, 
And  seal  the  heirs  of  heaven  ? 
When  wilt  thou  banish  my  complaints. 
And  show  my  sins  forgiven  ? 
3  Assure  my  conscience  of  her  part 
In  the  Redeemer's  blood  ; 
And  bear  thy  witness  with  my  heart. 
That  I  am  born  of  God. 

1  Thou  art  the  earnest  of  his  love, 

The  pledge  of  joys  to  come  ; 
And  thy  soft  wings,  celestial  Dove, 
Will  safe  convey  me  home. 

Hymn  143.    C.  M. 

Christ  and  Aaron.     Taken  from  Heb.  vii.  and  it- 

ESUS,  in  thee  our  eyes  behold 
A  thousand  glories,  more 
Than  the  rich  gems  and  polish'd  gold 
The  sons  of  Aaron  wore. 

2  They  first  their  own  burnt  offerings  brought. 
To  purge  themselves  from  sin  ; 

Thy  life  was  pure  without  a  spot, 
And  all  thy  nature  clean. 

3  [Fresh  blood,  as  constant  as  the  day. 
Was  on  their  altar  spilt  : 

But  thy  one  ofFring  takes  away 
For  ever  all  our  guilt.] 
i  [Their  priesthood  ran  thro'  sev'ral  hands, 
For  mortal  was  their  race  ; 


j 


400  HYMN  146.  [Book  I 

Thy  never-changing  office  stands 
Eternal  as  thy  days.] 
5  [Once  in  the  circuit  of  a  year, 
With  blood,  but  not  his  own, 
Aaron  within  the  veil  appears 
Before  the  golden  throne.] 
0  [But  Christ,  by  his  own  powerful  blood 
Ascends  above  the  skies, 
And  in  the  presence  of  our  God, 
Shows  his  own  sacrifice.] 

7  Jesus,  the  King  of  glory,  reigns 

On  Sion's  heavenly  hill; 
Looks  like  a  lamb  that  has  been  slaii; 
And  wears  his  priesthood  still. 

8  He  ever  lives,  to  intercede 

Before  his  Father's  face; 
Give  him,  my  soul,  thy  cause  to  plead. 
Nor  doubt  the  Father's  grace. 

Hymn  146.    L.  M. 

Characters  of  Christ  borrowedfrom  inanimate  things  in  Scrij 

GO,  worship  at  Immanuel's  feet, 
See,  in  his  face,  what  wonders  meet 

Earth  is  too  narrow  to  express 

His  worth,  his  glory,  or  his  grace. 
1  [The  whole  creation  can  afford 

But  some  faint  shadows  of  my  Lord 

Nature,  to  make  his  beauties  known. 

Must  mingle  colours  not  her  own.] 
3  [Is  he  compar'd  to  wine  or  bread  ? 

Dear  Lord,  our  souls  would  thus  be  fed 

That  flesh,  that  dying  blood  of  thine, 

Is  bread  of  life,  is  heavenly  wine.] 
i  [Is  he  a  tree  ?     The  world  receives 

Salvation  from  his  healing  leaves 


Book  I.]  HYMN  146.  401 

That  righteous  branch,  that  fruitful  bough, 
Is  David's  root  and  offspring  too.] 

5  [Is  he  a  rose  ?     Not  Sharon  yields 
Such  fragrancy  in  all  her  fields  : 
Or  if  the  lily  he  assume, 
The  valleys  bless  the  rich  perfume.]    . 

0  [Is  he  a  vine  ?     His  heavenly  root 
Supplies  the  boughs  with  life  and  fruit : 
O,  let  a  lasting  union  join 
My  soul  to  Christ  the  living  Vine !] 

7  Is  he  a  head  ?     Each  member  lives, 
And  owns  the  vital  powers  he  gives ; 
The  saints  below,  and  saints  above. 
Join'd  by  his  spirit  and  his  love.] 

8  [Is  he  a  fountain  ?     There  I  bathe, 
And  heal  the  plague  of  sin  and  death  : 
These  waters  all  my  soul  renew, 

And  cleanse  my  spotted  garments  too.] 

9  [Is  he  a  fire?     He'll  purge  my  dross  : 
But  the  true  gold  sustains  no  loss  ; 
Like  a  refiner  shall  he  sit, 

And  tread  the  refuse  with  his  feet.] 

10  [Is  he  a  rock?     How  firm  he  proves.! 
The  rock  of  ages  never  moves  ; 

Yet  the  sweet  streams  that  from  him  flow- 
Attend  us  all  the  desert  through.] 

1 1  [Is  he  a  way  ?     He  leads  to  God  : 
The  path  is  drawn  in  lines  of  blood  ; 
There  would  I  walk  with  hope  and  zeal. 
Till  I  arrive  at  Zion's  hill.] 

12  [Is  he  a  door?     I'll  enter  in  ; 
Behold  the  pastures  large  and  green  : 
A  paradise  divinely  fair, 

None  but  the  sheep  have  freedom  there.] 
34* 


102  HYMN  147.  [Book  I 

13  [Is  he  design'd  a  corner-stone 

For  men  to  build  their  heaven  upon  ? 
I'll  make  him  my  foundation  too, 
Nor  fear  the  plots  of  hell  below.] 

14  [Is  he  a  temple  ?     I  adore 

Th'  indwelling  majesty  and  power ; 
And  still  to  his  most  holy  place, 
Whene'er  I  pray,  I'll  turn  my  face.] 

15  [Is  he  a  star?     He  breaks  the  night, 
Piercing  the  shades  with  dawning  light 
I  know  his  glories  from  afar, 

I  know  the  bright,  the  morning  star.] 
IG  [Is  he  a  sun?     His  beams  are  grace. 
His  course  is  joy  and  righteousness  : 
Nations  rejoice  when  he  appears 
To  chase  their  clouds  and  dry  their  tears, 

17  [O  let  me  climb  those  higher  skies, 
Where  storms  and  darkness  never  rise  ; 
There  he  displays  his  powers  abroad, 
And  shines  and  reigns  th'  incarnate  God. 

18  Nor  earth,  nor  seas,  nor  sun,  nor  stars, 
Nor  heaven,  his  full  resemblance  bears  . 
His  beauties  we  can  never  trace, 

Till  we  behold  him  face  to  face. 

Hymn  147.    L.  M. 

The  Names  and  Titles  of  Christ,  from  several  Scriptu 
^nniS  from  the  treasures  of  his  word 

JL    I  borrow  titles  for  my  Lord  ; 
Nor  art  nor  nature  can  supply 
Sufficient  forms  of  majesty. 
2  Bright  image  of  the  Father's  face.. 
Shining  with  undiminish'd  rays  ; 
Th'  eternal  God's  eternal  Son, 
The  heir  and  partner  of  his  throne. 


Book  I.]  HYMN  148.  403 

3  The  King  of  kings,  the  Lord  most  high. 

Writes  his  own  name  upon  his  thigh  ; 

He  wears  a  garment  dipp'd  in  blood, 

And  breaks  the  nations  with  his  rod. 
i  Where  grace  can  neither  melt  nor  move. 

The  Lamb  resents  his  injur'd  love, 

Awakes  his  wrath  without  delay, 

And  Judah's  lion  tears  the  prey. 
~>  But  when  for  works  of  peace  he  comes. 

What  winning  titles  he  assumes  ! 

"  Light  of  the  world,  and  life  of  men  ;" 

Nor  bears  those  characters  in  vain. 
0  With  tender  pity  in  his  heart, 

He  acts  the  Mediator's  part ; 

A  friend  and  brother  he  appears, 

And  well  fulfils  the  names  he  wears. 
7  At  length  the  Judge  his  throne  ascends. 

Divides  the  rebels  from  his  friends, 

Vnd  saints,  in  fall  fruition,  prove 

His  rich  variety  of  love. 

Hymil    148.     Proper  Met: 
The  same  as  the  148th  Psalm. 

[W^^  cheerful  voice  Ising 

?  ▼     The  titles  of  my  Lord,; 
And  borrow  all  the  names 
Of  honour  from  his  word  : 
Nature  and  art 

Can  ne'er  supply 
Sufficient  forms 
Of  majesty. 
"2  In  Jesus  we  behold 

His  Father's  glorious  face. 
Shining  for  ever  bright 
With  mild  and  lovely  rays  ; 


104  HYMN  148.  [Book  T. 

TV  eternal  God's 

Eternal  Son 
Inherits  and 

Partakes  the  throne.] 

3  The  sovereign  "  King  of  kings," 

"  The  Lord  of  lords,"  most  high. 
Writes  his  own  name  upon 
His  garment  and  his  thigh  : 
His  name  is  call'd 

"The  Word  of  God,1' 
He  rules  the  earth 
With  iron  rod. 

4  Where  promises  and  grace 

Can  neither  melt  nor  move 
The  angry  Lamb  resents 
The  inj'ries  of  his  love  ; 
Awakes  his  wrath 
Without  delay, 
As  lions  roar 

And  tear  the  prey. 

5  .But  when  for  works  of  peace 

The  great  Redeemer  comes. 
What  gentle  characters, 
What  titles  he  assumes  ! 
"  Light  of  the  world," 
And  »«  Life  of  men  :" 
Nor  will  he  bear 
Those  names  in  vain. 

<i  Immense  compassion  reigns 
In  our  Immanuel's  heart. 
When  he  descends  to  act 
A  Mediator's  part. 
He  is  a  friend, 

And  brother  too  ; 
Divinely  kind, 
Divinely  true. 


Book  I.]  HYMN  149. 

7  At  length  the  Lord,  the  Judge, 
His  awful  throne  ascends, 
And  drives  the  rebels  far 

From  favourites  and  friends  ' 
Then  shall  the  saints 

Completely  prove 
The  heights  and  depths 
Of  all  his  love. 

Hymn  149.    L.  M. 

The  Offiees  of  Christ,  from  several  Scriptures 

JOIN  all  the  names  of  love  and  power 
That  ever  men  or  angels  bore, 
All  are  too  mean  to  speak  his  worth, 
Or  set  Immanuel's  glory  forth. 

2  But  O  what  condescending  ways 

He  takes  to  teach  his  heavenly  grace  ; 
My  eyes,  with  joy  and  wonder,  see 
What  forms  of  love  he  bears  for  me. 

3  [The  Angel  of  the  cov'nant  stands 
With  his  commission  in  his  hands, 
Sent  from  his  Father's  milder  throne, 
To  make  his  great  salvation  known.] 

4  [Great  Prophet !  let  me  bless  thy  name  : 
By  thee  the  joyful  tidings  came 

Of  wrath  appeas'd,  of  sins  forgiven, 
Of  hell  subdu'd,  and  peace  and  heaven,  j 

5  [My  bright  Example,  and  my  Guide, 
I  would  be  walking  near  thy  side  : 

O  let  me  never  run  astray, 
Nor  follow  the  forbidden  way  !] 
•i  [I  love  my  Shepherd;  he  shall  keep 
My  wandVing  soul  amongst  his  sheep  : 
He  feeds  his  flock,  he  calls  their  names, 
\nd  in  his  bosom  bears  the  lambs.l 


406  HYMN  150.  [Book  1 

7  [My  Surety  undertakes  my  cause, 
Answering  his  Father's  broken  laws  : 
Behold  my  soul  at  freedom  set, 

My  Surety  paid  the  dreadful  debt.] 

8  [Jesus,  my  great  High  Priest,  has  died, 
I  seek  no  sacrifice  beside  ; 

His  blood  did  once  for  all  atone, 
And  now  it  pleads  before  the  throne.] 

9  [My  Advocate  appears  on  high, 
The  Father  lays  his  thunder  by ; 
Not  all  that  earth  or  hell  can  say, 
Shall  turn  my  Father's  heart  away.] 

19  [My  Lord,  my  Conqueror,  and  my  King. 
Thy  sceptre  and  thy  sword  I  sing  ; 
Thine  is  the  vict'ry,  and  I  sit 
A  joyful  subject  at  thy  feet.] 

11  [Aspire,  my  soul,  to  glorious  deeds. 
The  "  Captain  of  salvation"  leads  : 
March  on,  nor  fear  to  win  the  day, 
Tho'  death  and  hell  obstruct  the  way.] 

12  [Should  death  and  hell  and  powers  unknown. 
Put  all  their  forms  of  mischief  on  ; 

1  shall  be  safe,  for  Christ  displays 
Salvation  in  more  sovereign  ways.] 

II y 111  11   150.     Proper  Metre. 
[The  same  as  the  148th  Psalm.] 

JOIN  all  the  glorious  names 
Of  wisdom,  love,  and  power. 
That  ever  mortals  knew, 
That  angels  ever  bore  ; 
All  are  too  mean 

To  speak  his  worth. 
Too  mean  to  set 
My  Saviour  forth 


Hook  I.]  HYMN  150.  4tf 

2  But,  O  what  gentle  terms, 

What  condescending  ways, 
Doth  our  Redeemer  use 

To  teach  his  heavenly  grace  ! 

Mine  eyes,  with  joy 

And  wonder  see 

What  forms  of  love 

He  bears  for  me. 

3  [  Array 'd  in  mortal  flesh, 

He,  like  an  angel,  stands, 
And  holds  the  promises 
And  pardons  in  his  hands. 
Commission'd  from 

His  Father's  throne, 
To  make  his  grace 
To  mortals  known.] 

4  [Great  Prophet  of  my  God, 

My  tongue  would  bless  thy  name  ; 
By  thee  the  joyful  news 
Of  our  salvation  came  ; 
The  joyful  news 

Of  sins  forgiven, 
Of  hell  subdu'd, 

And  peace  with  heaven.] 
•  [Be  thou  my  Counsellor, 

My  Pattern,  and  my  Guide : 
Ynd,  thro'  this  desert  land, 
Still  keep  me  near  thy  side  ! 
O  let  my  feet 

Ne'er  run  astray, 
Nor  rove,  nor  seek 
The  crooked  way !] 
<>  [I  love  my  Shepherd's  voice, 
His  watchful  eyes  shall  keep 
My  wand'ring  soul  among 
The  thousands  of  his  sheep : 


408  HYMN  150.  [Booh 

He  feeds  his  flock, 

He  calls  their  names  ; 
His  bosom  bears 
The  tender  lambs.] 
7  [To  this  dear  Surety's  hand 
Will  I  commit  my  cause ; 
He  answers  and  fulfils 
His  Father's  broken  laws. 
Behold  my  soul 

At  freedom  set ! 
My  Surety  paid 

The  dreadful  debt.] 
3  Jesus,  my  great  High  Priest. 
OfTer'd  his  blood  and  died 
My  guilty  conscience  seeks 
No  sacrifice  beside. 
His  powerful  blood 
Did  once  atone, 
And  now  it  pleads 
Before  the  throne.] 
i)  [My  Advocate  appears 
For  my  defence  on  high. 
The  Father  bows  his  ears, 
And  lays  his  thunder  by. 
Not  all  that  hell 
Or  sin  can  say, 
Shall  turn  his  heart. 
His  love,  away.] 
10  [My  dear  Almighty  Lord, 

My  Conqueror  and  my  King 
Thy  sceptre  and  thy  sword, 
Thy  reigning  grace  I  sing. 
Thine  is  the  power ! 

Behold  I  sit 
In  willing  bonds 
Beneath  thy  feet.] 


Hook  I.]  HYMN  150.  109 

1 1   [Now  let  my  soul  arise, 

And  tread  the  tempter  down  ; 
My  Captain,  leads  me  forth 
To  conquest  and  a  crown. 
A  feeble  saint 

Shall  win  the  day, 
Tho'  death  and  hell 
Obstruct  the  way.] 
\->  [Should  all  the  hosts  of  death. 
And  powers  of  hell  unknown. 
Put  their  most  dreadful  forms 
Of  rage  and  mischief  on, 
I  shall  be  safe  ; 

For  Christ  displays 
•Superior  power 

And  guardian  grace.] 


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iBOOK  II. 

COMPOSED  ON  DIVINE  SUBJECTS, 


Hymn  1.    L.  M. 

A  Song  of  Praise  to  God. 

NATURE,  with  all  her  power,  shall  sing 
God  the  Creator  and  the  King : 

Nor  air,  nor  earth,  nor  skies,  nor  seas, 

Deny  the  tribute  of  their  praise. 
*i  [Begin  to  make  his  glories  known, 

Ye  seraphs  that  sit  near  his  throne  ; 

Tune  your  harps  high,  and  spread  the  souild 

To  the  creation's  utmost  bound.] 
3  [All  mortal  things  of  meaner  frame, 

Exert  your  force,  and  own  his  name  ; 

Whilst  with  our  souls,  and  with  our  voice, 

We  sing  his  honours  and  our  joys.] 
t  [To  him  be  sacred  all  we  have, 

From  the  young  cradle  to  the  grave  ; 

Our  lips  shall  his  loud  wonders  tell, 

And  every  word  a  miracle.] 

5  [These  western  shores,  our  native  land. 
Lie  safe  in  the  Almighty's  hand ; 

Our  foes  of  vict'ry  dream  in  vain. 
And  wear  the  captivating  chain.] 

6  [Raise  monumental  praises  high 
To  him  that  thunders  thro'  the  sky, 


Book  II.]  HYMN  2.  411 

And,  with  an  awful  nod  or  frown, 
Shakes  an  aspiring  tyrant  down  !] 

7  [Pillars  of  lasting  brass  proclaim 
The  triumphs  of  th1  Eternal  name  ; 
While  trembling  nations  read  from  far, 
The  honours  of  the  God  of  war.] 

8  Thus  let  our  flaming  zeal  employ 

Our  loftiest  thoughts  and  loudest  songs ; 
Let  there  be  sung  with  warmest  joy, 
Hosanna  from  ten  thousand  tongues. 
J)  Yet,  mighty  God,  our  feeble  frame, 
Attempts  in  vain  to  reach  thy  name  : 
The  strongest  notes  that  angels  raise 
Faint  in  the  worship  and  the  praise. 

Hymn  2.    C  M 

The  Death  of  a  Sinntr. 

MY  thoughts  on  awful  subjects  roll> 
Damnation  and  the  dead  ; 
What  horrors  seize  the  guilty  soul 
Upon  a  dying  bed. 
2  Ling'ring  about  these  mortal  shores, 
She  makes  a  long  delay ; 
Till,  like  a  flood,  with  rapid  force, 
Death  sweeps  the  wretch  away. 
:>  Then,  swift  and  dreadful,  she  descends. 
Down  to  the  fiery  coast, 
Amongst  abominable  fiends, 
Herself  a  frighted  ghost. 
1  There  endless  crowds  of  sinners  lie, 
And  darkness  makes  their  chains  : 
TorturM  with  keen  despair  they  cry. 

Yet  wait  for  fiercer  pains. 
Not  all  their  anguish  and  their  blood 
For  their  old  guilt  atones, 


412  HYMN  4.  [Book  U 

Nor  the  compassion  of  a  God 

Shall  hearken  to  their  groans. 
6  Amazing  grace,  that  kept  my  breath, 

Nor  bid  my  soul  remove, 
Till  I  had  learn 'd  my  Saviour's  death. 

And  well  insured  his  love  ! 

Hynm  3.    C.  M. 

The  Death  and  Burial  of  a  Saint. 

WHY  do  we  mourn  departing  friends 
Or  shake  at  death's  alarms  ? 
'Tis  but  the  voice  that  Jesus  sends 
To  call  them  to  his  arms. 
'2  Are  we  not  tending  upward  too 
As  fast  as  time  can  move  ? 
Nor  should  we  wish  the  hours  more  slow 
To  keep  us  from  our  love. 

3  Why  should  we  tremble  to  convey 

Their  bodies  to  the  tomb  ? 
There  the  dear  flesh  of  Jesus  lay. 
And  left  a  long  perfume. 

4  The  graves  of  all  his  saints  he  bless'd, 

And  soften'd  every  bed  : 
Where  should  the  dying  members  rest. 
But  with  their  dying  head  ? 

5  Thence  he  arose,  ascending  high, 

And  show'd  our  feet  the  way  ; 
Up  to  the  Lord  our  flesh  shall  fly. 
At  the  great  rising  day. 
tj  Then  let  the  last  loud  trumpet  sour 
And  bid  our  kindred  rise  ; 
Awake,  ye  nations  under  ground. 
Ye  saints,  ascend  the  skies. 

Hymn  4.    L.  M. 

Salvation  in  the  Cross. 

HERE,  at  thy  cross,  my  dying  God 
I  lay  my  soul  beneath  thy  love. 


Book  II.]  HYMN  5.  413 

Beneath  the  droppings  of  thy  blood, 

Jesus,  nor  shall  it  e'er  remove. 
2  Not  all  that  tyrants  think  or  say, 

With  rage  and  lightning  in  their  eyes, 

Nor  hell  shall  fright  my  heart  away, 

Should  hell  with  all  its  legions  rise. 
:]  Should  worlds  conspire  to  drive  me  thence, 

Moveless  and  firm  this  heart  should  lie  : 

Resolv'd  (for  that's  my  last  defence) 

If  I  must  perish,  there  to  die. 

4  But  speak,  my  Lord,  and  calm  my  fear ; 
Am  I  not  safe  beneath  thy  shade  ? 

Thy  vengeance  will  not  strike  me  here. 
Nor  Satan  dare  my  soul  invade. 

5  Yes,  Pm  secure  beneath  thy  blood, 
And  all  my  foes  shall  lose  their  aim  ; 
Hosanna  to  my  dying  God, 

And  my  best  honours  to  his  name. 

II y una  5.    L.  M. 

Longing  to  praise  Christ  better. 

LORD,  when  my  thoughts  with  wonder  roll, 
O'er  the  sharp  sorrows  of  thy  soul, 

And  read  my  Maker's  broken  laws, 

Repair'd  and  honor'd  by  thy  cross  : 
2  When  I  behold  death,  hell,  and  sin, 

Vanquish'd  by  that  dear  blood  of  thine, 

And  see  the  Man  that  groan'd  and  died 

Sit  glorious  by  his  Father's  side  ; 
.*)  My  passions  rise  and  soar  above, 

I'm  wing'd  with  faith,  and  fir'd  with  love  ; 

Fain  would  I  reach  eternal  things, 

And  learn  the  notes  that  Gabriel  sings. 
1  But  my  heart  fails,  my  tongue  complains. 

For  want  of  their  eternal  strain!  ; 
35* 


414  HYMN  6.  [Book  II, 

And  in  such  humble  notes  as  these 
Must  fall  below  thy  victories. 

5  Well,  the  kind  minute  must  appear, 
When  we  shall  leave  these  bodies  here, 
These  clogs  of  clay,  and  mount  on  high 
To  join  the  songs  above  the  sky. 

Hymn  6.    C.  M. 

A  Morning  Song. 

ONCE  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  da\ 
Salutes  thy  waking  eyes  ; 
Once  more,  my  voice,  thy  tribute  pay 
To  him  that  rules  the  skies. 

2  Night  unto  night  his  name  repeats, 

The  day  renews  the  sound, 
Wide  as  the  heaven,  on  which  he  sit* 
To  turn  the  seasons  round. 

3  'Tis  he  supports  my  mortal  frame  ; 

My  tongue  shall  speak  his  praise ; 
My  sins  would  rouse  his  wrath  to  flame. 
And  yet  his  wrath  delays. 

4  [On  a  poor  worm  thy  power  might  tread. 

And  I  could  ne'er  withstand  ; 
Thy  justice  might  have  crushM  me  dcail. 
But  mercy  held  thy  hand. 

5  A  thousand  wretched  souls  are  fled 

Since  the  last  setting  sun, 
And  yet  thou  lengthiest  out  my  thread. 
And  yet  my  moments  run.] 

6  Dear  God,  let  all  my  hours  be  thine, 

Whilst  I  enjoy  the  light  ; 
Then  shall  my  sun  in  smiles  decline. 
And  bring  a  pleasant  night. 


Book  II.]  HYMN  8.  U5 

Hymn  7.    C.  M. 

An  Evening  Song. 

DREAD  Sovereign,  let  my  evening  song. 
Like  holy  incense,  rise  ; 
Assist  the  ofT'rings  of  my  tongue, 
To  reach  the  lofty  skies. 
•3  Thro'  all  the  dangers  of  the  day, 
Thy  hand  was  still  my  guard  ; 
And  still,  to  drive  my  wants  awa\ . 
Thy  mercy  stood  prepar'd. 

3  Perpetual  blessings  from  above 

Encompass  me  around  ; 
But  O,  how  few  returns  of  love, 
Hath  my  Creator  found  ! 

4  What  have  1  done  for  him  that  died 

To  save  my  wretched  soul ! 
How  are  'my  follies  multiply 'd, 
Fast  as  my  minutes  roll ! 
3  Lord,  with  this  guilty  heart  of  mine, 
To  thy  dear  cross  1  flee, 
And  to  thy  grace  my  soul  resign, 
To  be  renew'd  by  thee. 
6  Sprinkled  afresh  with  pard'ning  blood, 
I  lay  me  down  to  rest, 
is  in  th'  embraces  of  my  God, 
Or  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 

Hymn  8.    c.  31. 

A  Hymn  for  Morning  or  Evening. 

HOSANNA,  with  a  cheerful  sound, 
To  God's  upholding  hand  ! 
Ten  thousand  snares  attend  us  round. 
And  yet  secure  we  stand. 
'2  That  was  a  most  amazing  power. 
That  rais'd  us  with  a  word, 


116  HYMN  9.  [Book  II 

And  every  day,  and  every  hour, 
We  lean  upon  the  Lord. 
3  The  evening  rests  our  weary  head, 
And  angels  guard  the  room  ; 
We  wake,  and  we  admire  the  bed, 
That  was  not  made  our  tomb. 
1  The  rising  morning  can't  assure 
That  we  shall  end  the  day  ! 
For  death  stands  ready  at  the  door. 
To  take  our  lives  away. 
5  Our  breath  is  forfeited  by  sin 
To  God's  avenging  law  ; 
We  own  thy  grace,  immortal  King. 
In  every  gasp  we  draw. 
(5  God  is  our  sun,  whose  daily  light 
Our  joy  and  safety  brings  ; 
Our  feeble  flesh  lies  safe  at  nigiit 
Beneath  his  shady  wings. 

Hymn  9.    C.  M. 

Godly  Sorrows  arising  from  the  Sufferings  of  Chi  is 

ALAS  !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed, 
And  did  my  Sovereign  die  ? 
Would  he  devote  that  sacred  head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 
'2  [Thy  body  slain,  sweet  Jesus,  thino: 
And  bath'd  in  its  own  blood, 
While  all  expos'd  to  wrath  divine, 
The  glorious  Sufferer  stood  !] 
3  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done 
He  groan'd  upon  the  tree  ? 
Amazing  pity  !  grace  unknown  ! 
And  love  beyond  degree  ! 
I  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide. 
And  shut  his  glories  in, 


Book  II.]  HYMN  10.  417 

When  God,  the  mighty  Maker,  died 
^or  man  the  creature's  sin. 

5  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face. 

While  his  dear  cross  appears, 
Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 
And  melt  my  eyes  to  tears. 

6  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 

The  debt  of  love  I  owe  : 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away  •, 
'Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 

Hymn  10.    C.  M. 

Parting  with  carnal  Joys. 

MY  soul  forsakes  her  vain  delight, 
And  bids  the  world  farewell ; 
Base  as  the  dirt  beneath  my  feet, 
And  mischievious  as  hell. 

2  No  longer  will  I  ask  your  love, 

Nor  seek  your  friendship  more  ; 
The  happiness  that  I  approve 
Is  not  within  your  power. 

3  There's  nothing  round  the  spacious  earth 

That  suits  my  large  desire  ; 
To  boundless  joy  and  solid  mirth 

My  nobler  thoughts  aspire. 
i  [Where  pleasure  r  »lls  its  living  flood, 

From  sin  and  dross  refin'd, 
Still  springing  from  the  throne  of  God, 

And  lit  to  cheer  the  mind. 
>  Th'  Almighty  Ruler  of  the  sphere, 

The  glorious  and  the  great, 
Brings  his  own  all-sufficience  there. 

To  make  our  bliss  complete.] 
f)  Had  1  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 

I'd  climb  the  heavenly  road ; 
There  sits  my  Saviour  dress'd    nlove, 

And  there  my  smiling  God. 


I 


118  HYMN  12.  [Book  II 

Hymn  11.    L.  M.     The  same. 

SEND  the  joys  of  earth  away ; 

Away,  ye  tempters  of  the  mind, 
False  as  the  smooth  deceitful  sea, 
And  empty  as  the  whistling  wind. 

2  Your  streams  were  floating  me  along, 
Down  to  the  gulf  of  black  despair, 
And  whilst  I  listen'd  to  your  song, 

Your  streams  had  e'en  convey'd  me  there. 

3  Lord,  I  adore  thy  matchless  grace, 
That  warn'd  me  of  that  dark  abyss  ; 
That  drew  me  from  those  treach'rous  seas. 
And  bid  me  seek  superior  bliss. 

4  Now  to  the  shining  realms  above 

I  stretch  my  hands  and  glance  mine  eyes  ; 
O  for  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 
To  bear  me  to  the  upper  skies ! 
T>  There,  from  the  bosom  of  my  God, 
Oceans  of  endless  pleasures  roll  : 
There  would  I  fix  my  last  abode, 
And  drown  the  sorrows  of  my  soul. 

Hymn  13.    c.  M. 

Christ  is  the  Substance  of  the  Levitical  Priesthood. 

I  HE  true  Messiah  now  appears, 
The  types  are  all  withdrawn  ; 
So  fly  the  shadows  and  the  stars 

Before  the  rising  dawn. 
No  smoking  sweets,  nor  bleeding  lambs. 

Nor  kid  nor  bullock  slain  : 
Incense  and  spice,  of  costly  names, 

Would  all  be  burnt  in  vain. 
Aaron  must  lay  his  robes  away, 

His  mitre  and  his  vest, 
When  God  himself  comes  down  to  be 

The  ofPring  and  the  priest. 


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Book  II.]  HYMN  14.  41* 

1  He  took  our  mortal  flesh,  to  show 
The  wonders  of  his  love  ; 
For  us  he  paid  his  life  below, 
And  prays  for  us  above. 
5  "  Father,"  he  cries,  "  forgive  their  sins, 
"  For  I  myself  have  died  :" 
And  then  he  shows  his  open'd  veins, 
And  pleads  his  wounded  side. 

Hymn  13.    L.M. 

The  Creation,  Preservation,  Dissolution,  and  Restoration  of  this 
World. 

SING  to  the  Lord,  that  built  the  skies, 
The  Lord,  that  rear'd  this  stately  frame  : 

Let  all  the  nations  sound  his  praise, 

And  lands  unknown  repeat  his  name. 
I  He  form'd  the  seas,  and  form'd  the  hills, 

Made  every  drop  and  every  dust, 

Nature  and  time,  with  all  their  wheels. 

And  put  them  into  motion  first. 
3  Now,  from  his  high  imperial  throne, 

He  looks  far  down  upon  the  spheres  ; 

He  bids  the  shining  orbs  roll  on, 

And  round  he  turns  the  hasty  years. 
i  Thus  shall  this  moving  engine  last, 

Till  all  his  saints  are  gatherd  in  ; 

Then  for  the  trumpet's  dreadful  blast 

To  shake  it  all  to  dust  again. 
5  Yet,  when  the  sound  shall  tear  the  skies. 

And  lightning  burn  the  globe  below, 

Saints  you  may  lift  your  joyful  eyes, 

There's  a  new  heaven  and  earth  for  you. 

Hymn  14.    s.  M. 

The  Lord's  Day ;  or,  Delight  in  Ordinances. 

ELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest, 
That  saw  the  Lord  arise ; 


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420  HYMN  15.  [Book  II, 

Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes  ! 

2  The  King  himself  comes  near, 

And  feasts  his  saints  to-day ; 
Here  we  may  sit  and  see  him  here. 
And  love,  and  praise,  and  pray. 

3  One  day  amidst  the  place 

Where  my  dear  God  hath  been. 
Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasurable  sin. 
J  My  willing  soul  would  stay 
In  such  a  frame  as  this, 
And  sit  and  sing  herself  away 
To  everlasting  bliss. 

Hymn  15.    L.  M. 

The  Enjoyment  of  Christ;  or,  Delight  in  Worship 

FAR  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  begone 
Let  my  religious  hours  alone  ; 

Fain  would  my  eyes  my  Saviour  see, 

I  wait  a  visit,  Lord,  from  thee. 
'I  My  heart  grows  warm  with  holy  fire, 

And  kindles  with  a  pure  desire  : 

Come,  my  dear  Jesus,  from  above, 

.And  feed  my  soul  with  heavenly  love. 
:»  [The  trees  of  life  immortal  stand 

In  fragrant  rows  at  thy  right  hand, 

And  in  sweet  murmurs  by  their  side 

Rivers  of  bliss  perpetual  glide. 
1  Haste  then,  but  with  a  smiling  face, 

And  spread  the  table  of  thy  grace  : 

Bring  down  a  taste  of  truth  divine, 

And  cheer  my  heart  with  sacred  wine.] 
5  BlessM  Jesus  !  what  delicious  fare,  * 

How  sweet  thy  entertainments  are  ! 


Book  II.]  HYMN  17.  4St\ 

Never  did  angels  taste  above 
Redeeming  grace,  and  dying  love. 
6  [Hail,  great  Immanuel,  all  divine  ! 
In  thee  thy  Father's  glories  shine : 
Thou  brightest,  sweetest,  fairest  One, 
That  eyes  have  seen  or  angels  known.] 

Hyinil   16.     L.  M.     PaH  the  Second. 

LORD,  what  a  heaven  of  saving  grace, 
Shines  thro'  the  beauties  of  thy  face. 

And  lights  our  passions  to  a  flame ! 

Lord,  how  we  love  thy  charming  name  ! 
•J  When  I  can  say  my  God  is  mine, 

When  I  can  feel  thy  glories  shine, 

I  tread  the  world  beneath  my  feet, 

And  all  the  earth  calls  good  or  great. 
)  While  such  a  scene  of  sacred  joys, 

Our  rapturM  eyes  and  souls  employs ; 

Here  we  could  sit,  and  gaze  away 

A  long  and  everlasting  day. 
t  Well,  we  shall  quickly  pass  the  night. 

To  the  fair  coasts  of  perfect  light ; 

Then  shall  our  joyful  senses  rove 

O'er  the  dear  object  of  our  love. 
")  [There  shall  we  drink  full  draughts  of  bli^. 

And  pluck  new  life  from  heavenly  trees ! 

Yet  now  and  then,  dear  Lord,  bestow 

A  drop  of  heaven  on  worms  below. 
6  Send  comforts  down  from  thy  right  hand. 

While  we  pass  thro'  this  barren  land  : 

Vnd  in  thy  temple  let  us  see 

V  glimpse  of  love,  a  glimpse  of  thee.] 
Hymn  17.    C.  31. 

God's  Eternity. 
ISE,  rise,  my  soul,  and  leave  the  grown  i. 
Stretch  all  thy  thoughts  abroad, 

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428  HYMN  18.  [Book  II., 

And  rouse  up  every  tuneful  sound 
To  praise  th'  eternal  God. 

2  Long  ere  the  lofty  skies  were  spread, 

Jehovah  fill'd  his  throne  ; 
Or  Adam  form'd,  or  angels  made, 
The  Maker  liv'd  alone. 

3  His  boundless  years  can  ne'er  decrease. 

But  still  maintain  their  prime ; 
Eternity's  his  dwelling-place, 

And  ever  is  his  time. 
1  While,  like  a  tide,  our  minutes  flow. 

The  present  and  the  past, 
He  fills  his  own  immortal  noiv, 

And  sees  our  ages  waste. 
5  The  sea  and  sky  must  perish  too, 

And  vast  destruction  come  : 
The  creatures — look  !  how  old  they  grow 

And  wait  their  fiery  doom. 
(3  Well,  let  the  sea  shrink  all  away, 

And  flame  melt  down  the  skies, 
My  God  shall  live  an  endless  day, 

When  th'  old  creation  dies. 

Hymn  18.    L.  M. 

The  Ministry  of  Angels. 

HIGH  on  a  hill  of  dazzling  light 
The  King  of  glory  spreads  his  seat  ♦ 

And  troops  of  angels,  stretch'd  for  flight, 

Stand  waiting  round  his  awful  feet. 
I  "  Go,1'  saith  the  Lord,*  "  my  Gabriel,  go, 

"  Salute  the  virgin's  fruitful  womb  ; 

"  Make  haste,t  ye  cherubs  down  below, 

"  Sing  and  proclaim  the  Saviour  come." 
3  Here  a  bright  squadronj  leaves  the  skies, 

And  thick  around  Elisha  stands ; 

*  Luke  I  26.  f  Luke  ii.  13.  J  2  Kings  vi.  IT, 


Book  II.]  HYMN   19  .  4^ 

Anon  a  heavenly  soldier  flies, 

And  breaks  the  chains  from  Peter's  hands.* 
I  Thy  winged  troops,  O  God  of  hosts, 

Wait  on  thy  wand'ring  church  below  : 

Here  we  are  sailing  to  thy  coasts, 

Let  angels  be  our  convoy  too. 
5  Are  they  not  all  thy  servants,!  Lord  ? 

At  thy  command  they  go  and  come  ; 

With  cheerful  haste  obey  thy  word, 

And  guard  thy  children  to  their  home. 

Hymn   19.    C.  M. 

Our  frail  Bodies,  and  God  our  Preserver. 

LET  others  boast  how  strong  they  be, 
Nor  death  nor  danger  fear ; 
But  we'll  confess,  O  Lord,  to  thee, 
What  feeble  things  we  are. 
'2  Fresh  as  the  grass  our  bodies  stand, 
And  flourish  bright  and  gay ; 
A  blasting  wind  sweeps  o'er  the  land 
And  fades  the  grass  away. 
>  Our  life  contains  a  thousand  springs, 
And  dies  if  one  be  gone  ; 
Strange  !  that  a  harp  of  thousand  strings 
Should  keep  in  tune  so  long. 
i  But  'tis  our  God  supports  our  frame, 
The  God  that  built  us  first ; 
Salvation  to  th'  Almighty  name, 
That  rear'd  us  from  the  dust. 
5  [He  spoke,  and  straight  our  hearts  and  brains. 

In  all  their  motions,  rose  ; 
"  Let  blood,"  said  he,  "  flow  round  the  veins  ;" 

And  round  the  veins  it  flows. 
»>  While  we  have  breath  or  use  our  tongues. 
Our  Maker  we'll  adore  ; 

*  Acts  xii.  7.  t  Heb.  i.  14. 


J24  HYMN  20.  [Book  IP. 

His  Spirit  moves  our  heaving  lungs. 
Or  they  would  breath  no  more.] 

Hymn  20.    C.  M. 

Backsliding  and  Returns  ;  or,  the  Inconstancy  of  our  Love. 

WHY  is  my  heart  so  far  from  thee, 
My  God,  my  chief  delight ! 
Why  are  my  thoughts  no  more  by  day 
With  thee,  no  more  by  night? 

2  [Why  should  my  foolish  passions  rove  " 

Where  can  such  sweetness  be, 
As  I  have  tasted  in  thy  love, 
As  I  have  found  in  thee  ?] 

3  When  my  forgetful  soul  renews 

The  savour  of  thy  grace, 
My  heart  presumes  I  cannot  lose 

The  relish  all  my  days, 
t  But  ere  one  fleeting  hour  is  past. 

The  flatt'rmg  world  employs 
Some  sensual  bait  to  seize  my  taste. 

And  to  pollute  myjoys. 

5  [Trifles  of  nature,  or  of  art, 

With  fair  deceitful  charms, 
Intrude  into  my  thoughtless  heart 
And  thrust  me  from  thy  arms.] 

6  Then  I  repent,  and  vex  my  soul 

That  I  should  leave  thee  so ; 
Where  will  those  wild  affections  roll 
That  let  a  Saviour  go  ! 

7  [Sin's  promis'd  joys  are  turn'd  to  pain. 

And  I  amdrown'd  in  grief; 
But  my  dear  Lord  returns  again, 
He  flies  to  my  relief: 

8  Seizing  my  soul  with  sweet  surprise. 

He  draws  with  loving  bands  ; 


Book  II.]  HYMN  22.  135 

Divine  compassion  in  his  eyes, 
And  pardon  in  his  hands.] 

9  [Wretch  that  I  am,  to  wander  thus. 

In  chase  of  false  delight! 
Let  me  be  fasten'd  to  thy  cross, 
Rather  than  lose  thy  sight.] 

10  [Make  haste,  my  days,  to  reach  the  goal. 

And  bring  my  heart  to  rest, 
On  the  dear  centre  of  my  soul, 
My  God,  my  Saviour's  breast.] 

Hymn  21.    L.  M. 

A  Song  of  Praise  to  God  the  Redeemer. 

LET  the  old  heathens  tune  their  song 
Of  great  Diana,  and  of  Jove  ; 
But  the  sweet  theme  that  moves  my  tongue 
Is  my  Redeemer  and  his  love. 

2  Behold,  a  God  descends,  and  dies 
To  save  my  soul  from  gaping  hell  ! 
How  the  black  gulf  where  Satan  lies, 
Yawn'd  to  receive  me  when  I  fell  ! 

3  How  justice  frown'd,  and  vengeance  stood. 
To  drive  me  down  to  endless  pain  ! 

But  the  great  Son  propos'd  his  blood, 
And  heavenly  wrath  grew  mild  again. 
i  Infinite  Lover,  gracious  Lord, 
To  thee  be  endless  honours  given  : 
Thy  wondrous  name  shall  be  ador'd 
Round  the  wide  earth  and  wider  heaven. 

Hymn  22.    L.  M. 

With  God  is  terrible  Majesty. 

TERPJBLE  God  !  that  reign'st  on  high, 
How  awful  is  thy  thundering  hand  ' 
Thy  fiery  bolts  how  fierce  they  fly  ! 
Nor  can  all  earth  or  hell  withstand. 
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J&G  HYMN  23.  [Book  II. 

'2  This  the  old  rebel-angels  knew, 
And  Satan  fell  beneath  thy  frown  : 
Thine  arrows  struck  the  traitor  through, 
And  weighty  vengeance  sunk  him  down. 

?  This  Sodom  felt,  and  feels  it  still, 
And  roars  beneath  th'  eternal  load  ; 
"  With  endless  burnings  who  c  .n  dwell, 
"  Or  bear  the  fury  of  a  God  ?" 

1  Tremble,  ye  sinners,  and  submit, 
Throw  down  your  arms  before  his  throne. 
Bend  your  heads  low  beneath  his  feet, 
Or  his  strong  hand  shall  crush  you  down, 

5  And  ye,  bless'd  saints,  that  love  him  too. 
With  rev'rence  bow  before  his  name  ; 
Thus  all  his  heavenly  servants  do; 
God  is  a  bright  and  burning  flame. 

Hymn  23.    L.  M. 

IVie  sight  of  God,  and  Christ  in  Heaven. 

DESCEND  from  heaven,  immortal  Dove. 
Stoop  down  and  take  us  on  thy  wings 
And  mount,  and  bear  us  far  abov,e 
The  reach  of  these  inferior  things: 

2  Beyond,  beyond  this  lower  sky, 
Up  where  eternal  ages  roll, 
Where  solid  pleasures  never  die, 
And  fruits  immortal  feast  the  soul 

'»  O  for  a  sight,  a  pleasing  sight 

Of  our  almighty  Father's  throne  ! 

There  sits  our  Saviour  crown'd  with  light 

Cloth'd  in  a  body  like  our  own. 
4  Adoring  saints  around  him  stand, 

And  thrones  and  powers  before  him  fall  . 

The  God  shines  gracious  thro'  the  man. 

And  sheds  sweet  glories  on  them  all. 


liaoK  II.]  HYMN  24.  12* 

5  O  what  amazing  joys  they  feel, 
While  to  their  golden  harps  they  sing. 
And  sit  on  every  heavenly  hill, 

And  spread  the  triumphs  of  their  King  I 

6  When  shall  the  day,  dear  Lord,  appear, 
That  I  shall  mount  to  dwell  above, 
And  stand  and  bow  amongst  them  there, 
And  view  thy  face,  and  sing,  and  love  ? 

Hymn  24.    L.  M. 

The  Evil  of  Sin  visible  in  the  Fall  of  Angels  and  Men. 

WHEN  the  great  Builder  arch'd  the  skies 
And  form'd  all  nature  with  a  word, 

The  joyful  cherubs  tun'd  his  praise, 

And  every  bending  throne  ador'd. 
*2  High  in  the  midst  of  all  the  throng, 

Satan,  a  tall  archangel,  sat, 

Amongst  the  morning  stars  he  sung, 

Till  sin  destroy 'd  his  heavenly  state. 
3  ['Twas  sin  that  hurl'd  him  from  his  throne 

Grov'ling  in  fire  the  rebel  lies ; 

"  How  art  thou  sunk  in  darkness  down 

"  Son  of  the  morning,  from  the  skies  !r 
1   And  thus  our  two  first  parents  stood, 

Till  sin  defiTd  the  happy  place  ; 

They  lost  their  garden  and  their  God, 

And  ruin'd  all  their  unborn  race.] 
5  [So  sprung  the  plague  from  Adam's  powei 

And  spread  destruction  all  abroad, 

Sin,  that  curs'd  name !  that  in  one  hour. 

Spoil'd  six  day's  labour  of  a  God  !] 
(I  Tremble,  my  soul,  and  mourn  for  grief, 

That  such  a  foe  should  seize  thy  breast  ; 

Fly  to  thy  Lord  for  quick  relief; 

O  !  may  he  slay  this  treaeh'rous  guest. 


428  HYMN  26.  [Book  II. 

7  Then  to  thy  throne,  victorious  King, 
Then  to  thy  throne  our  shouts  shall  rise, 
Thine  everlasting  arm  we  sing, 
For  sin,  the  monster,  bleeds  and  dies. 

Hymn  25.    C.  M. 

Complaining  of  spiritual  SlotJi. 

MY  drowsy  powers,  why  sleep  ye  so  ? 
Awake,  my  sluggish  soul ! 
Nothing  has  half  thy  work  to  do, 
Yet  nothing's  half  so  dull. 
>2  The  little  ants,  for  one  poor  grain, 
Labour,  and  tug,  and  strive  : 
Yet  we,  who  have  a  heaven  t'  obtain. 
How  negligent  we  live  ! 
3  We,  for  whose  sake  all  nature  stands, 
And  stars  their  courses  move; 
We,  for  whose  guard  the  angel-bands 
Come  flying  from  above  : 
I  We,  for  whom  God  the  Son  came  down. 
And  labour'd  for  our  good  ; 
How  careless  to  secure  that  crown 
He  purchas'd  with  his  blood  ! 
5  Lord,  shall  we  lie  so  sluggish  still, 
And  never  act  our  parts  ? 
Come  holy  Dove,  from  th' heavenly  hill 
And  sit  and  warm  our  hearts. 
i)  Then  shall  our  active  spirits  move, 
Upward  our  souls  shall  rise  ; 
With  hands  of  faith,  and  wings  of  love, 
We'll  fly  and  take  the  prize. 

II  >  una  26.    L.  M. 

God  Invisible. 

LORD,  we  are  blind,  we  mortals  blind 
We  can't  behold  thy  bright  abode 


Book  II.]  HYMN  27.  429 

O  'tis  beyond  a  creature-mind 

To  glance  a  thought  halt-way  to  God. 
'1  Infinite  leagues  beyond  the  sky, 

The  great  Eternal  reigns  alone, 

Where  neither  wings  nor  souls  can  fly. 

Nor  angels  climb  the  topless  throne. 
.'{  The  Lord  or  gJ  >ry  builds  his  seat 

Of  gems  incomparably  bright, 

And  lays  beneath  his  sacred  feet 

Substantial  beams  of  gloomy  night. 
1  Yet,  glorious  Lord,  thy  gracious  eyes 

Look  thro'  and  cheer  us  from  above  : 

Beyond  our  praise  thy  grandeur  flies. 

Yet  we  adore  and  yet  we  love. 

Hymn  27.    L.  M. 

Praise  ye  him  all  his  Angels.     Psalm  cxlviii.  2. 

GOD  !  the  eternal,  awful  name  ! 
That  the  whole  heavenly  army  fear?  ; 

That  shakes  the  wide  creation's  frame, 

And  Satan  trembles  when  he  hears. 
'2  Like  flames  of  fire  his  servants  are, 

And  light  surrounds  his  dwelling-place  : 

But,  O  ye  fiery  flames,  declare 

The  brighter  glories  of  his  face. 
3  'Tis  not  for  such  poor  worms  as  we 

To  speak  so  infinite  a  thing  ; 

But  your  immortal  eyes  survey 

The  beauties  of  your  sovereign  King. 
i  Tell  how  he  shows  his  smiling  face, 

And  clothes  all  heaven  in  bright  array  : 

Triumph  and  joy  run  thro1  the  place 

And  songs  eternal  as  the  day. 
5  Speak,  (for  you  feel  this  burning  love,) 

What  zeal  it  spreads  thro'  all  your  frame  . 


430  HYMN  28.  [Book  IIj 

That  sacred  fire  dwells  all  above, 
For  we  on  earth  have  lost  the  name. 

6  [Sing  of  his  power  and  justice  too, 
That  infinite  right  hand  of  his, 
That  vanquished  Satan  and  his  crew, 
And  thunder  drove  them  down  from  bliss. 

7  [What  mighty  storms  of  poisonM  darts 
Were  hurl'd  upon  the  rebels  there ! 
What  dreadful  jav'lins  nail'd  their  hearts 
Fast  to  the  racks  of  long  despair !] 

8  Shout  to  your  King,  ye  heavenly  host. 
You  that  beheld  the  sinking  foe ; 
Firmly  ye  stood  when  they  were  lost ; 
Praise  the  rich  grace  that  kept  you  so.] 

0  Proclaim  his  wonders  from  the  skies. 
Let  every  distant  nation  hear ; 
And  while  you  sound  his  lofty  praise. 
Let  humble  mortals  bow  and  fear. 

Hymn  98.    C.  Bf. 

Death  and  Eternity. 

STOOP  down,  my  thoughts,  that  us'd  to  rise. 
Converse  awhile  with  death  ; 
Think  how  a  gasping  mortal  lies, 
And  pants  away  his  breath. 
"2  His  quiv'ring  lip  hangs  feebly  down. 
His  pulse  is  faint  and  few, 
Then  speechless,  with  a  doleful  groan. 
He  bids  the  world  adieu. 
3  But,  Oh,  the  sou)  that  never  dies  ! 
At  once  it  leaves  the  clay  ! 
Ye  thoughts  pursue  it  where  it  flies, 
And  track  its  wondrous  way. 
1  Up  to  the  courts  where  angels  dwell, 
ft  mounts  triumphing  there, 


Book  II.}  IIYiMN  30.  K31 

Or  devils  plunge  it  down  to  hell, 

In  infinite  despair. 
.">  And  must  my  body  faint  and  die  ? 

And  must  this  soul  remove  ? 
O,  for  some  guardian  angel  nigh, 

To  bear  it  safe  above  ! 
G  Jesus,  to  thy  dear  faithful  hand 

My  naked  soul  I  trust ; 
Vnd  my  flesh  waits  for  thy  command. 

To  drop  into  my  dust. 

Hymn  29.    C.  M. 

Redemption  by  Price  and  Power. 

JESUS,  with  all  thy  saints  above, 
My  tongue  would  bear  her  part, 
Would  sound  aloud  thy  saving  love, 
And  sing  thy  bleeding  heart. 
J  Bless'd  be  the  Lamb,  my  dearest  Lord, 
Who  bought  me  with  his  blood, 
And  quench'd  his  Father's  flaming  sword 
In  his  own  vital  flood. 
3  The  Lamb,  that  freed  my  captive  soul 
From  Satan's  heavy  chain, 
And  sent  the  lion  down  to  howl 
Where  hell  and  horror  reign. 
i  All  glory  to  the  dying  Lamb, 
And  never-ceasing  praise, 
While  angels  live  to  know  his  name. 
Or  saints  that  feel  his  grace. 

Hymn  30.    S.  M. 

Heavenly  Joy  on  Earth. 

COME,  we  that  love  the  Lord, 
And  let  our  joys  be  known  ; 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 
And  thus  surround  the  throne. 


132  HYMN  30.  [Book  II. 

2  The  sorrows  of  the  mind 

Be  banish'd  from  the  place  ! 
Religion  never  was  design'd 
To  make  our  pleasures  less.] 

3  Let  those  refuse  to  sing 

That  never  knew  our  God, 
But  fav'rites  of  the  heavenly  King 
May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

4  [The  God,  that  rules  on  high, 

And  thunders  when  he  please, 
That  rides  upon  the  stormy  sky, 
And  manages  the  seas  :] 

5  This  awful  God  is  ours, 

Our  Father  and  our  love, 
He  shall  send  down  his  heavenly  powers 

To  carry  us  above. 
0  There  shall  we  see  his  face 

And  never,  never  sin  ; 
There,  from  the  rivers  of  his  grace. 

Drink  endless  pleasures  in. 

7  Yes,  and  before  we  rise 

To  that  immortal  state, 
The  thoughts  of  such  amazing  bliss 
Should  constant  joys  create. 

8  [The  men  of  grace  have  found 

Glory  begun  below, 
Celestial  fruits  on  earthly  ground, 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow.] 
i)  [The  bill  of  Sion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
Before  we  reach  the  heavenly  fields, 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 
10  Then  let  our  songs  abound. 
And  every  tear  be  dry ; 


Book  II.]  HYMN  32.  M 

We're  marching  thro'  Immanuel's  ground 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high.] 

Hymn  31.    L.  M. 

Christ's  Presence  makes  Death  easy. 

WHY  should  we  start,  and  fear  to  die  ? 
What  tim'rou*  worms  we  mortals  are  ; 
Death  is  the  gate  of  endless  joy, 
And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 
2  The  pains,  the  groans,  and  dying  strife 
Fright  our  approaching  souls  away  ; 
Still  we  shrink  back  again  to  life, 
Fond  of  our  prison  and  our  clay, 
i  O !  if  my  Lord  would  come  and  meet, 
My  soul  should  stretch  her  wings  in  haste. 
Fly  fearless  thro'  death's  iron  gate, 
Nor  feel  the  terrors  as  she  pass'd. 
I  Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 
Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are, 
While  on  his  breast  I  lean  my  head, 
And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there. 

Hymn  32.    C.  M. 

Frailty  and  Folly. 

HOW  short  and  hasty  is  our  life  : 
How  vast  our  soul's  affairs  ! 
Yet  senseless  mortals  vainly  strive 
To  lavish  out  their  years. 
'2  Our  days  run  thoughtlessly  along, 
Without  a  moment's  stay  ; 
Just  like  a  story  or  a  song 
We  pass  our  lives  away. 
3  God,  from  on  high,  invites  us  home  ! 
But  we  march  heedless  on, 
And,  ever  hast'ning  to  the  tomb. 
Stoop  downwards  as  we  run. 
37 


134  HYMN  33/  [Book  II. 

4  How  we  deserve  the  deepest  hell 

That  slight  the  joys  above  ! 
What  chains  of  vengeance  should  we  feel, 
That  break  such  cords  of  love ! 

5  Draw  us,  O  God,  with  sovereign  grace, 

And  lift  our  thoughts  on  high, 
That  we  may  end  this  mortal  race, 
And  see  salvation  nigh. 

Hymn  33.    C.  M 

The  blessed  Society  in  Heaven. 

RAISE  thee,  my  soul,  fly  up,  and  run 
Thro1  every  heavenly  street, 
And  say,  There's  naught  below  the  sun. 
That's  worthy  of  thy  feet. 
'2  [Thus  will  we  mount  on  sacred  wings, 
And  tread  the  courts  above  : 
Nor  earth,  nor  all  her  mightiest  things. 
Shall  tempt  our  meanest  love.] 
3  There,  on  a  high,  majestic  throne, 
Th'  Almighty  Father  reigns, 
And  sheds  his  glorious  goodness  down 
On  all  the  blissful  plains. 
1  Bright,  like  the  sun,  the  Saviour  sits, 
And  spreads  eternal  noon  ; 
No  ev'nings  there,  nor  gloomy  nights. 
To  want  the  feeble  moon. 
(>  Amidst  those  ever-shining  skies 
Behold  the  sacred  Dove, 
While  banish'd  sin  and  sorrow  flics 
From  all  the  realms  of  love. 
6  The  glorious  tenants  of  the  place 
Stand  bending  round  the  throne  ; 
And  saints  and  seraphs  sing,  and  praiw 
The  infinite  Three-One. 


Hook  II.]  llYMN  35.  W 

7  [But,  O  what  beams  of  heavenly  grace 
Transport  them  all  the  while  ! 
Ten  thousand  smiles  from  Jesus1  face, 
And  love  in  every  smile  ! 
S  Jesus,  O  when  shall  that  dear  day, 
That  joyful  hour  appear, 
When  I  shall  leave  this  house  of  clay, 
To  dwell  amongst  them  there ! 

Hymn  34.    C   M. 

Breathing  after  the  Holy  Spirit  ;  or,  Fervency  of  Devotion  desired. 

COME,  Holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove, 
With  all  thy  quick'ning  powers  : 
Kindle  a  flame  of  sacred  love 
In  these  cold  hearts  of  ours. 
"3  Look,  how  we  grovel  here  below. 
Fond  of  these  trifling  toys  ; 
Our  souls  can  neither  fly  nor  go 
To  reach  eternal  joys. 
3  In  vain  we  tune  our  formal  songs, 
In  vain  we  strive  to  rise, 
Hosannas  languish  on  our  tongues. 
And  our  devotion  dies. 
i  Dear  Lord  !  and  shall  we  ever  live 
At  this  poor  dying  rate  ? 
Our  love  so  faint,  so  cold  to  thee, 
And  thine  to  us  so  great? 
5  Come,  Holy  Spirit  heavenly  Dove, 
With  all  thy  quick'ning  powers  ; 
Come,  shed  abroad  a  Saviour's  love. 
And  that  shall  kindle  ours. 

Hymn  35.    C.  M. 

Praise  to  God  for  Creation  and  Redemption. 

LET  them  neglect  thy  glory,  Lord, 
Who  never  knew  thy  grace; 


436  HYMN  36?  [Book  If 

But  our  loud  song  shall  still  record 
The  wonders  of  thy  praise. 

2  We  raise  our  shouts,  O  God,  to  thee, 

And  send  "them  to  thy  throne  ; 
All  glory  to  th'  United  Three, 
The  Undivided  One ! 

3  'Twas  he,  (and  we'll  adore  his  name 

That  form'd  us  by  a  word  ; 
'Tis  he  restores  our  ruin'd  frame  : 
Salvation  to  the  Lord  ! 
|7  Hosanna !  let  the  earth  and  skies 
Repeat  the  joyful  sound  ; 
Rocks,  hills,  and  vales  reflect  the  voice 
In  one  eternal  round. 

Hymn  36.    S.  M. 

Christ's  Intercession. 

WELL,  the  Redeemer's  gone 
T'  appear  before  our  God, 
To  sprinkle  o'er  the  flaming  throne 
With  his  atoning  blood. 

2  No  fiery  vengeance  now, 

No  burning  wrath  comes  down  ; 
If  justice  calls  for  sinners'  blood. 
The  Saviour  shows  his  own. 

3  Before  his  Father's  eye 

Our  humble  suit  he  moves  ! 
The  Father  lays  his  thunder  by, 
And  looks,  and  smiles,  and  loves. 

4  Now,  may  our  joyful  tongues 

Our  Maker's  honour  sing, 
Jesus,  the  Priest,  receives  our  songs 
And  bears  them  to  the  King. 
>  [We  bow  before  his  face, 
And  sound  his  glories  high. 


Hook  II.]  HYMN  37.  437 

"  Hosanna  to  the  God  of  grace, 

"  That  lays  his  thunder  by.] 
G  aOn  earth  thy  mercy  reigns, 

"  And  triumphs  all  above  -,'1 
But,  Lord,  how  weak  are  mortal  strains 

To  speak  immortal  love. 
7  [How  jarring  and  how  low 

Are  all  the  notes  we  sing  ! 
Sweet  Saviour,  tune  our  songs  anew, 

And  they  shall  please  the  King.] 

Hyillll  37.     C.  M.     The  same. 

LIFT  up  your  eyes  to  th'  heavenly  seats, 
Where  your  Redeemer  stays : 
Kind  Intercessor,  there  he  sits, 
And  loves,  and  pleads,  and  prays. 
'2  'Twas  well,  my  soul,  he  died  for  thee, 
And  shed  his  vital  blood, 
Appeas'd  stern  justice  on  the  tree, 
And  then  arose  to  God. 

3  Petitions  now  and  praise  may  rise, 

And  saints  their  ofT'rings  bring, 
The  Priest  with  his  own  sacrifice 
Presents  them  to  the  King. 

4  [Let  papists  trust  what  names  they  please. 

Their  saints  and  angels  boast ; 

We've  no  suc'h  advocates  as  these, 

Nor  pray  to  th1  heavenly  host.] 

5  Jesus  alone  shall  hear  my  cries, 

Up  to  his  Father's  throne  : 
He,  dearest  Lord  !  perfumes  my  sighs. 
And  sweetens  every  groan. 

6  [Ten  thousand  praises  to  the  King, 

"  Hosanna  in  the  highest;" 
Ten  thousand  thanks  our  spirits  bring 
To  God,  and  to  his  Christ.] 
37* 


138  HYMN  39.  [Book  II. 

Hymn  38.    C.  M. 

Love  to  God. 

HAPPY  the  heart  where  graces  reign. 
Where  love  inspires  the  breast : 
Love  is  the  brightest  of  the  train, 
And  strengthens  all  the  rest. 

2  Knowledge,  alas  !  'tis  all  in  vain, 

And  all  in  vain  our  fear ; 
Our  stubborn  sins  will  fight  and  reign , 
If  love  be  absent  there. 

3  'Tis  love  that  makes  our  cheerful  feet. 

In  swift  obedience,  move  : 
The  devils  know,  and  tremble  too, 
But  Satan  cannot  love. 

4  This  is  the  grace  that  lives  and  sings. 

When  faith  and  hope  shall  cease  ; 
'Tis  this  shall  strike  our  joyful  strings 
In  the  sweet  realms  of  bliss. 

5  Before  we  quite  forsake  our  clay, 

Or  leave  this  dark  abode, 
The  wings  of  love  bear  us  away 
To  see  our  smiling  God. 

Hymn  39.    C.  M. 

The  Shortness  and  Misery  of  Life. 

OUR  days,  alas!  our  mortal  day* 
Are  short  and  wretched  too  ; 
"  Evil  and  few,''*  the  patriarch  says 
And  well  the  patriarch  knew. 
*J  fTis  but  at  best  a  narrow  bound 
That  heaven  allows  to  men, 
And  pains,  and  sins  run  thro'  the  round 
Of  threescore  years  and  ten. 

*  Gen.  xlvii.  9. 


Book  II.]  HYMN  41.  131' 

3  Well,  if  ye  must  be  sad  and  few, 
Run  on,  my  days,  in  haste ; 
Moments  of  sin,  and  months  of  wo. 
Ye  cannot  fly  too  fast. 

1  Let  heavenly  Jove  prepare  my  soul. 

And  call  her  to  the  skies, 
Where  years  of  long  salvation  roll, 
And  glory  never  dies. 

Hymn  40,    C.  M. 

Our  Comfort  in  the  Covenant  made  with  Christ. 

OUR  God  !  how  firm  his  promise  stand?. 
E'en  when  he  hides  his  face, 
He  trusts  in  our  Redeemer's  hands. 
His  glory  and  his  grace. 

2  Then  why,  my  soul,  these  sad  complaints, 

Since  Christ  and  we  are  one  ? 
Thy  God  is  faithful  to  his  saints, 
Is  faithful  to  his  Son. 

3  Beneath  his  smiles  my  heart  has  liv'd, 

And  part  of  heaven  possess'd; 
I  praise  his  name  for  grace  received, 
And  trust  him  for  the  rest. 

Hymn  41*    L.  M. 

A  sight  of  God  mortifies  us  to  the  World. 

UP  to  the  fields  where  angels  lie, 
And  living  waters  gently  roll, 

Fain  would  my  thoughts  leap  out  and  fly. 

But  sin  hangs  heavy  on  my  soul. 
•2  Thy  wondrous  blood,  dear  dying  Christ, 

Can  make  this  world  of  guilt  remove  ; 

And  thou  canst  bear  me  where  thou  fly'st 

On  thy  kind  wings  celestial  Dove. 
3  O  might  I  once  mount  up  and  sec 

The  glories  of  th'  eternal  skies  ; 


440  HYMN  42.  [Book  IL 

What  little  things  these  worlds  would  be ! 

How  despicable  to  my  eyes ! 
1  Had  I  a  glance  of  thee,  my  God, 

Kingdoms  and  men  would  vanish  soon  : 

Vanish,  as  tho'  I  saw  them  not, 

As  a  dim  candle  dies  at  noon. 
5  Then  they  might  fight,  and  rage,  and  rave. 

I  should  perceive  the  noise  no  more 

Than  we  can  hear  a  shaking  leaf, 

While  rattling  thunders  round  us  roar. 
<>  Great  All  in  All,  eternal  King ! 

Let  me  but  view  thy  lovely  face, 

And  all  my  powers  shall  bow,  and  sing 

Thine  endless  grandeur  and  thy  grace. 

Hymn  42,    C.  M. 

Delight  in  God. 

MY  God,  what  endless  pleasures  dwell 
Above,  at  thy  right  hand  ! 
Thy  courts  below,  how  amiable, 
Where  all  thy  graces  stand  ! 
,    "2  The  swallow  near  thy  temple  lies, 
And  chirps  a  cheerful  note  ; 
The  lark  mounts  upward  tow'rds  thy  skies. 
And  tunes  her  warbling  throat. 
3  And  we,  when  in  thy  presence,  Lord, 
Do  shout  with  joyful  tongues  ; 
Or  sitting  round  our  Father's  board, 
We  crown  the  feast  with  songs. 
I  While  Jesus  shines  with  quick'ning  grace, 
We  sing,  and  mount  on  high ; 
But  if  a  frown  becloud  his  face, 
We  faint,  and  tire,  and  die. 
5  [Just  as  we  see  the  lonesome  dove 
Bemoan  her  widow'd  state, 


tfooKlL]  HYMN  43.  4-11 

Wand'ring,  she  flies  thro'  all  the  grove, 
And  mourns  her  loving  mate. 
6  Just  so  our  thoughts,  from  thing  to  thing. 
In  restless  circles,  rove  ; 
Just  so  we  droop  and  hang  the  wing 
When  Jesus  hides  his  love.] 

Hymn  43.    L.  M. 

Christ's  Sufferings  and  Glory. 

NOW  for  a  tune  of  lofty  praise 
To  great  Jehovah's  equal  Son  ! 

Awake,  my  voice,  in  heavenly  (ays, 

Tell  the  loud  wonders  he  hath  done. 
*3  Sing,  how  he  left  the  worlds  of  light. 

And  the  bright  robes  he  wore  above, 

How  swift  and  joyful  was  his  flight 

On  wings  of  everlasting  love. 
3  Down  to  this  base,  this  sinful  earth, 

He  came  to  raise  our  nature  high ; 

He  came  t1  atone  almighty  wrath  ; 

Jesus,  the  God,  was  born  to  die.] 
1  [Hell  and  its  lions  roar'd  around, 

His  precious  blood  the  monsters  spilt ; 

While  weighty  sorrows  press'd  him  down. 

Large  as  the  loads  of  all  our  guilt.] 

5  Deep  in  the  shades  of  gloomy  death 
Th'  almighty  Captive  pris'ner  lay  ; 
Th'  almighty  Captive  left  the  earth, 
And  rose  to  everlasting  day. 

6  Lift  up  your  eyes,  ye  sons  of  light, 
Up  to  his  throne  of  shining  grace  ; 
See  what  immortal  glones  sit 
Round  the  sweet  beauties  of  his  grace 

7  Amongst  a  thousand  harps  and  song? 
Jesus,  the  God,  exalted  reigns  ; 


442  HYMN  45.  [Book  lh 

His  sacred  name  fills  all  their  tongues, 
And  echoes  thro'  the  heavenly  plains. 

II  y in  11  44.    L.  M 

Hell ;  or,  the  Vengeance  of  God. 

WITH  holy  fear  and  humble  song 
The  dreadful  God  our  souls  adore  : 

Rev'rence  and  awe  become  the  tongue 

That  speaks  the  terrors  of  his  power. 
%2  Far  in  the  deep,  where  darkness  dwells, 

The  land  of  horror  and  despair, 

Justice  hath  built  a  dismal  hell, 

And  laid  her  stores  of  vengeance  there, 
3  [Eternal  plagues,  and  heavy  chains, 

Tormenting  racks  and  fiery  coals, 

And  darts  V  inflict  immortal  pains, 

Dy'd  in  the  blood  of  damned  souls, 
t  There  Satan,  the  first  sinner,  lies, 

And  roars,  and  bites  his  iron  bands ; 

In  vain  the  rebel  strives  to  rise, 

Crush'd  with  the  weight  of  both  thy  hands.] 
5  There  guilty  ghosts  of  Adam's  race 

Shriek  out,  and  howl  beneath  thy  rod ; 

Once  they  could  scorn  a  Saviour's  grace 

But  theyincensM  a  dreadful  God. 
i)  Tremble,  my  soul,  and  kiss  the  Son  ; 

Sinner,  obey  thy  Saviour's  call ; 

Else  your  damnation  hastens  on, 

And  hell  gapes  wide  to  wait  your  fall. 

Hymn  45.    L.  M. 

God's  Condescension  to  our  Worship. 

THY  favours,  Lord,  surprise  our  souls  : 
Will  the  Eternal  dwell  with  us? 
What  canst  thou  find  beneath  the  poles, 
To  tempt  thy  chariots  downward  thus  ? 


Book  II.]  HYMN  46.  443 

"3  Still  might  he  fill  his  starry  throne, 
And  please  his  ear  with  Gabriel's  songs, 
But  th'  heavenly  majesty  comes  down, 
And  bows  to  hearken  to  our  tongues. 

.'J  Great  God  !  what  poor  returns  we  pay 
For  love  so  infinite  as  thine  : 
Words  are  but  air,  and  tongues  but  clay. 
But  thy  compassion's  all-divine. 

Hymn  46.    L.  M. 

God's  Condescension  to  Human  Affairs. 

UP  to  the  Lord,  that  reigns  on  high, 
And  views  the  nations  from  afar, 
Let  everlasting  praises  fly, 
And  tell  how  large  his  bounties  are. 
•1  [He  that  can  shake  the  worlds  he  made. 
Or  with  his  word,  or  with  his  rod, 
His  goodness,  how  amazing  great ! 
And  what  a  condescending  God  !] 

3  [God,  that  must  stoop  to  view  the  skies; 
And  bow  to  see  what  angels  do, 
Down  to  our  earth  he  casts  his  eyes, 
And  bends  his  footsteps  downward  too.] 

4  He  overrules  all  mortal  things, 
And  manages  our  mean  affairs ; 
On  humble  souls  the  King  of  kings 
Bestows  his  counsels  and  his  cares. 

5  Our  sorrows  and  our  tears  we  pour 
Into  the  bosom  of  our  God  ; 

He  hears  us  in  the  mournful  hour, 
And  helps  us  bear  the  heavy  load. 

6  In  vain  might  lofty  princes  try 
Such  condescension  to  perform  : 
For  worms  were  never  rais'd  so  high. 
Above  their  meanest  fellow  worm. 


144  HYMN  48.  [Book  U. 

7  O  could  our  thankful  hearts  devise 
A  tribute  equal  to  thy  grace, 
To  the  third  heaven  our  songs  should  rise. 
\nd  teach  the  golden  harps  thy  praise. 

11% mil  47.    L.  M. 

Glory  and  Grace  in  the  Person  of  Christ. 

NO  W  to  the  Lord,  a  noble  song ! 
Awake,  my  soul,  awake,  my  tongue, 
Hosanna  to  th'  Eternal  Name, 
And  all  his  boundless  love  proclaim. 
I  See  where  it  shines  in  Jesus'  face, 
The  brightest  image  of  his  grace ; 
God,  in  the  person  of  his  Son, 
Hath  all  his  mightiest  works  outdone. 

3  The  spacious  earth  and  spreading  flood 
Proclaim  the  wise  and  powerful  God ; 
And  thy  rich  glories  from  afar 
Sparkle  in  every  rolling  star. 

4  But  in  his  looks  a  glory  stands, 
The  noblest  labour  of  thy  hands  : 
The  pleasing  lustre  of  his  eyes 
Outshines  the  wonders  of  the  skies. 

5  Grace  !  'tis  a  sweet,  a  charming  theme  - 
My  thoughts  rejoice  at  Jesus'  name  ! 
Ye  angels,  dwell  upon  the  sound  ; 

Ye  heavens,  reflect  it  to  the  ground  ! 
(5  O,  may  I  live  to  reach  the  place 
Where  he  unveils  his  lovely  face  ! 
Where  all  his  beauties  you  behold, 
And  sing  his  name  to  harps  of  gold! 

Hymn  48.    C.  M. 

Love  to  the  Creatures  is  Dangerous. 
"OW  vain  are  all  things  here  below. 
How  false  and  yet  how  fair  ! 


H 


UookIL]  HYMN  49.  i 

Each  pleasure  hath  its  poison  too, 
And  every  sweet  a  snare. 
'!  The  brightest  things  below  the  sky 
Give  but  aflatt'ring  light : 
We  should  suspect  some  danger  nigh 
Where  we  possess  delight. 
3  Our  dearest  joys,  and  nearest  friends. 
The  partners  of  our  blood, 
How  they  divide  ourwav'ring  minds. 
And  leave  but  half  for  God ! 
l  The  fondness  of  a  creature's  love, 
How  strong  it  strikes  the  sense ! 
Thither  the  warm  affections  move 
Nor  can  we  call  them  thence. 
5  Dear  Saviour  !  let  thy  beauties  be 
My  soul's  eternal  food  ; 
\nd  grace  command  my  heart  awaj 
From  all  created  good. 

Hymn   49.    C.  M. 

Moses  Dying  in  the  Embraces  of  God. 

DEATH  cannot  make  our  souls  afraid 
If  God  be  with  us  there  ; 
We  may  walk  thro'  its  darkest  shade. 
x\nd  never  yield  to  fear. 
I  I  could  renounce  my  all  below, 
If  my  Creator  bid  ; 
And  run,  if  1  were  call'd  to  go. 
And  die  as  Moses  did. 
j  Might  I  but  climb  to  Pisgah's  top. 
And  view  the  promis'd  land, 
My  flesh  itself  would  long  to  drop, 
And  pray  for  the  command. 
i  Clasp'd  in  my  heavenly  Father's  arms 
I  would  forget  my  breath, 
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446  HYMN  51.  [Book  II. 

And  lose  my  life  among  the  charms 
Of  so  divine  a  death. 

Hymn  50.    L   M. 

Comforts  under  Sorrows  and' Pains. 

NOW  let  the  Lord  my  Saviour  smile, 
And  show  my  name  upon  his  heart  i 
I  would  forget  my  pains  awhile, 
And  in  the  pleasure  lose  the  smart. 
'2  But  Oh  !  it  swells  my  sorrows  high, 
To  see  my  blessed  Jesus  frown  ; 
My  spirits  sink,  my  comforts  die, 
And  all  the  springs  of  life  are  down. 

3  5fet  why,  my  soul,  why  these  complaints  ? 
Still,  while  he  frowns,  his  bowels  move  ; 
Still  on  his  heart  he  bears  his  saints, 
And  feels  their  sorrows,  and  his  love. 

4  My  name  is  printed  on  his  breast ; 
His  book  of  life  contains  my  name  ; 
I'd  rather  have  it  there  impress'd 
Than  in  the  bright  records  of  fame. 

5  When  the  last  fire  burns  all  things  here. 
Those  letters  shall  securely  stand, 
And  in  the  Lamb's  fair  book  appear. 
Writ  by  th'  eternal  Father's  hand. 

6  Now  shall  my  minutes  smoothly  run, 
Whilst  here  I  wait  my  Father's  will ; 
My  rising  and  my  setting  sun, 

Roll  gently  up  and  down  the  hill. 

Hymn  51.    L.  M. 

God  the  Son  equal  with  the  Father. 

BRIGHT  King  of  glory,  dreadful  God 
Our  spirits  bow  before  thy  seat ; 
To  thee  we  lift  an  humble  thought. 
And  worship  at  thine  awful  feet. 


Book  II.]  IIYiMN  52.  41" 

2  [Thy  power  hath  form'd,  thy  wisdom  sways, 
All  nature  with  a  sovereign  word  ; 

And  the  bright  world  of  stars  obeys 
The  will  of  their  superior  Lord.] 

3  [Mercy  and  truth  unite  in  one, 
And  smiling  sit  at  thy  right  hand ; 
Eternal  justice  guards  thy  throne, 

And  vengeance  waits  thy  dread  command.] 

4  A  thousand  seraphs,  strong  and  bright, 
Stand  round  the  glorious  Deity  ; 

But  who,  amongst  the  sons  of  light, 
Pretends  comparison  with  thee  ? 

5  Yet  there  is  one,  of  human  frame, 
Jesus,  array'd  in  flesh  and  blood, 
Thinks  it  no  robbery  to  claim 

A  full  equality  with  God. 
*;,  [Their  glory  shines  with  equal  beams, 

Their  essence  is  for  ever  one  ; 

Tho'  they  are  known  by  diff'rent  names. 

The  Father  God,  and  God  the  Son. 
7  Then  let  the  name  of  Christ,  our  King, 

With  equal  honours  be  ador'd; 

His  praise  let  every  angel  sing, 

And  all  the  nations  own  the  Lord.] 

Hymn  52.    C  M. 

Death  Dreadful,  or  Delightful. 

DEATH  !  'tis  a  melancholy  day 
To  those  that  have  no  God, 
When  the  poor  soul  is  forc'd  away 
To  seek  her  last  abode, 
i  In  vain  to  heaven  she  lifts  her  eyes ; 
But  guilt,  a  heavy  chain, 
Still  drags  her  downward  from  the  skies. 
To  darkness,  fire,  and  pain. 


448  HYMN  53.  [Book  II . 

3  Awake  and  mourn,  ye  heirs  of  hell, 

Let  stubborn  sinners  fear ; 
You  must  be  driv'n  from  earth,  and  dwell 
A  long  for  ever  there. 

4  See  how  the  pit  gapes  wide  for  you, 

And  flashes  in  your  face  ; 
And  thou,  my  soul,  look  downward  too. 
And  sing  recov'ring  grace. 

5  He  is  a  God  of  sovereign  love, 

Who  promisVl  heaven  to  me, 
And  taught  my  thoughts  to  soar  above- 
Where  happy  spirits  be. 
0  Prepare  me,  Lord,  for  thy  right  hand  ; 
Then  come  the  joyful  day  ; 
Come  death,  and  some  celestial  band. 
To  bear  my  soul  away. 

Hymn  53.    C.  M. 

The  Pilgrimage  of  the  Saints ;  or,  Earth  and  Heaven. 

LORD  !  what  a  wretched  land  is  this, 
That  yields  us  no  supply, 
No  cheering  fruits,  no  wholesome  trees, 
Nor  streams  of  living  joy ! 
*2  But  pricking  thorns  thro'  all  the  ground. 
And  mortal  poisons  grow  ; 
And  all  the  rivers  that  are  found, 
With  dang'rous  waters  flow. 

3  Yet  the  dear  path  to  thine  abode, 

Lies  thro'  this,  horrid  land  ; 
Lord  !  we  would  keep  the  heavenly  road* 
And  run  at  thy  command. 

4  [Our  souls  shall  tread  the  desert  through 

With  undiverted  feet, 
And  faith  and  flaming  zeal  subdue 
The  terrors  that  we  meet,! 


Book  II.]  HYMN  53.  449 

5  [A  thousand  savage  beasts  of  prey 

Around  the  forest  roam  ; 
But  Judah's  Lion  guards  the  way, 
And  guides  the  strangers  home.] 

6  [Long  nights  and  darkness  dwell  below. 

With  scarce  a  twinkling  ray  ; 
But  the  bright  world  to  which  we  go, 
Is  everlasting  day.] 

7  [By  glimm'ring  hopes,  and  gloomy  fears, 

We  trace  the  sacred  road, 
Thro'  dismal  deeps  and  dangerous  snares 
We  make  our  way  to  God.] 

8  Our  journey  is  a  thorny  maze, 

But  we  march  upward  still ; 
Forget  these  troubles  of  the  ways. 
And  reach  at  Zion's  hill. 

9  [See  the  kind  angels  at  the  gates, 

Inviting  us  to  come  ! 
There  Jesus,  the  forerunner  waits. 
To  welcome  travelers  home.] 

10  There,  on  a  green  and  flow'ry  mount. 

Our  weary  souls  shall  sit, 
And,  with  transporting  joys,  recount 
The  labours  of  our  feet. 

11  [No  vain  discourse  shall  fill  our  tongue, 

Nor  trifles  vex  our  ear  ; 
Infinite  grace  shall  fill  our  song, 
And  God  rejoice  to  hear.] 

]'2  Eternal  glory  to  the  King 

Who  brought  us  safely  through  ; 
Our  tongues  shall  never  cease  to  sing. 
And  endless  praise  renew. 

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450  HYMN  55.  [Book  I. 

Hymn  54.    c.  M. 

God's  Presence  is  Light  in  Darkness. 

MY  God  !  the  spring  of  all  my  joys; 
The  life  of  my  delights, 
The  glory  of  my  brightest  days, 
And  comfort  of  my  nights : 

2  In  darkest  shades  if  he  appear, 

My  dawning  is  begun  ! 
He  is  my  soul's  sweet  morning  star. 
And  he  my  rising  sun. 

3  The  op'ning  heavens  around  me  shine 

With  beams  of  sacred  bliss, 
While  Jesus  shows  his  heart  is  mine. 
And  whispers,  "  I  am  his." 

4  My  soul  would  leave  this  heavy  clay 

At  that  transporting  word, 
Run  up,  with  joy,  the  shining  way 
T'  embrace  my  dearest  Lord. 

5  Fearless  of  hell,  and  ghastly  death, 

Vd  break  thro'  every  foe  ; 
The  wings  of  love,  and  arms  of  faith, 
Should  bear  me  conqueror  through. 

Hymn  55.    c.  M. 

Frail  Life  and  succeeding  Eternity. 

THEE  we  adore,  Eternal  name  f 
And  humbly  own  to  thee, 
How  feeble  is  our  mortal  frame  : 
What  dying  worms  are  we  ! 
2  [Our  wasting  lives  grow  shorter  still, 
As  months  and  days  increase ; 
And  every  beating  pulse  we  tell, 
Leaves  but  the  number  less. 
0  The  year  rolls  round,  and  steals  away 
The  breath  that  first  it  save : 


Book  II.]  HYMN  56.  451 

Whate'er  we  do,  where'er  we  be, 
We're  traveling  to  the  grave.] 
i  Dangers  stand  thick  thro'  all  the  ground. 
To  push  us  to  the  tomb  ; 
And  fierce  diseases  wait  around, 
To  hurry  mortals  home. 
5  Good  God  !  on  what  a  slender  thread 
Hang  everlasting  things  ! 
Th'  eternal  states  of  all  the  dead 
Upon  life's  feeble  strings ! 
Jj  Infinite  joy,  or  endless  wo, 
Attends  on  every  breath  ; 
And  yet  how  unconcern'd  we  go 
Upon  the  brink  of  death. 
7  Waken,  O  Lord,  our  drowsy  sense 
To  walk  this  dang'rous  road  ; 
And  if  our  souls  are  hurry'd  hence. 
May  they  be  found  with  God. 


N' 


Hymn  56.    C.  M. 

The  Misery  of  being  without  God  in  this  World ;  or  vain  Prosperity 

'O,  I  shall  envy  them  no  more 
Who  grow  profanely  great, 
Tho'  they  increase  their  golden  store, 
And  rise  to  wondrous  height. 
3  They  taste  of  all  the  joys  that  grow 
Upon  this  earthly  clod  ! 
Well,  they  may  search  the  creature  through. 
For  they  have  ne'er  a  God. 
3  Shake  off  the  thoughts  of  dying  too, 
And  think  your  life  your  own  : 
But  death  comes  hast'ning  unto  you. 
To  mow  your  glory  down. 
I  Yes,  you  must  bow  your  stately  head. 
Away  your  spirit  flies  ; 


452  HYMN  57.  [Book  II, 

And  no  kind  angel  near  your  bed, 
To  bear  it  to  the  skies. 

5  Go  now  and  boast  of  all  your  stores, 
And  tell  how  bright  they  shine  ; 
Your  heaps  of  glitt'ring  dust  are  yours, 
And  my  Redeemer's  mine. 

Hymn  57.    L.  M. 

The  Pleasures  of  a  good  Conscience. 

LORD,  how  secure  and  bless'd  are  they. 
Who  feel  the  joys  of  pardon'd  sin  ! 
Should  storms  of  wrath  shake  earth  and  sea 
Their  minds  have  heaven  and  peace  within. 

2  The  day  glides  swiftly  o'er  their  heads, 
Made  up  of  innocence  and  love ; 
And,  soft  and  silent  as  the  shades, 
Their  nightly  minutes  gently  move. 

3  [Quick  as  their  thoughts  their  joys  come  on. 
But  fly  not  half  so  swift  away  : 

Their  souls  are  ever  bright  as  noon, 
And  calm  as  summer  evenings  be. 

1  How  oft  they  look  to  th'  heavenly  hills. 
Where  groves  of  living  pleasure  grow, 
And  longing  hopes,  and  cheerful  smiles 
Sit  undisturb'd  upon  their  brow.] 

5  They  scorn  to  seek  our  golden  toys, 

But  spend  the  day  and  share  the  night. 

In  numb'ring  o'er  the  richer  joys, 

That  heaven  prepares  for  their  delight. 
0  While  wretched  we,  like  worms  and  moles. 

Lie  grov'ling  in  the  dust  below  : 

Almighty  grace  renew  our  souls  ' 

And  we'll  aspire  to  glory  too. 


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Book  II.]  HYMN  59.  453 

Hymn  58.    CM. 

The  Shortness  of  Life,  and  the  Goodness  of  God. 
IME !  what  an  empty  vapour  'tis ! 
And  days,  how  swift  they  are  ! 
Swift  as  an  Indian  arrow  flies, 

Or  like  a  shooting  star. 
[The  present  moments  just  appear, 

Then  slide  away  in  haste, 
That  we  can  never  say,  "  They're  here/" 

But  only  say,  "They're  past."] 
[Our  life  is  ever  on  the  wing, 

And  death  is  ever  nigh  ! 
The  moment  when  our  lives  begin. 
We  all  begin  to  die.] 
t  Yet,  mighty  God  !  our  fleeting  days 
Thy  lasting  favours  share, 
Yet,  with  the  bounties  of  thy  grace, 
Thou  load'st  the  rolling  year. 
5  5Tis  sovereign  mercy  finds  us  food, 
And  we  are  cloth'd  with  love ; 
While  grace  stands  pointing  out  the  road 
That  leads  our  souls  above. 
*>  His  goodness  runs  an  endless  round ; 
All  glory  to  the  Lord  ! 
His  mercy  never  knows  a  bound  ; 
And  be  his  name  ador'd  ! 
7  Thus  we  begin  the  lasting  song ; 
And  when  we  close  our  eyes, 
Let  the  next  age  thy  praise  prolong. 
Till  time  and  nature  dies. 

Hymn  59.    CM. 

Paradise  on  Earth 

(^i  LORY  to  God,  who  walks  the  sky 
■*    And  sends  his  blessings  through 


454  HYMN  59.  [Book  IL 

Who  tells  his  saints  of  joys  on  high, 
And  gives  a  taste  below. 

2  [Glory  to  God,  who  stoops  his  throne, 

That  dust  and  worms  may  see't, 
And  brings  a  glimpse  of  glory  down 
Around  his  sacred  feet. 

3  When  Christ,  with  all  his  graces  crown'd, 

Sheds  his  kind  beams  abroad, 
'Tis  a  young  heaven  on  earthly  ground. 
And  glory  in  the  bud. 

4  A  blooming  paradise  of  joy 

In  this  wild  desert  springs, 
And  every  sense  I  straight  employ 
On  sweet  celestial  things. 

5  White  lilies  all  around  appear, 

And  each  his  glory  shows ; 
The  rose  of  Sharon  blossoms  here, 
The  fairest  flower  that  blows. 

6  Cheerful  1  feast  on  heavenly  fruit, 

And  drink  the  pleasures  down  ; 
Pleasures  that  flow  hard  by  the  foot 
Of  the  eternal  throne.] 

7  But  ah  !  how  soon  my  joys  decay  ! 

How  soon  my  sins  arise, 
And  snatch  the  heavenly  scene  away. 
From  these  lamenting  eyes. 

8  When  shall  the  time,  dear  Jesus,  when 

The  shining  day  appear, 
That  I  shall  leave  these  clouds  of  sin, 
And  guilt  and  darkness  here? 

9  Up  to  the  fields  above  the  skies 

My  hasty  feet  would  go  ; 
There  everlasting  flowers  arise. 
And  joys  unwith'ring  grow, 


Book  II.]  HYMN  60.  l> 

Hymn  60.    L.  M. 

The  Truth  of  God  the  Promiser  ;  or,  the  Promises  are  our  Security 

PRAISE,  everlasting  praise,  be  paid 
To  him  who  earth's  foundation  laid  ; 
Praise  to  the  God,  whose  strong  decrees 
Sway  the  creation  as  he  please. 

1  Praise  to  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 
Who  rules  his  people  by  his  word, 
And  there,  as  strong  as  his  decrees, 
He  sets  his  kindest  promises. 

)  [Firm  are  the  words  his  prophets  give, 
Sweet  words  on  which  his  children  live  ; 
Each  of  them  is  the  voice  of  God, 
Who  spoke  and  spread  the  skies  abroad. 

4  Each  of  them  powerful  as  that  sound, 
That  bid  the  new  made  world  go  round ; 
And  stronger  than  the  solid  poles, 
On  which  the  wheel  of  nature  rolls.] 

»  Whence  then  should  doubts  and  fears  arise  ' 
Why  trickling  sorrows  drown  our  eye?  1 
Slowly,  alas!  our  mind  receives 
The  comforts  that  our  Maker  gives. 

6  0  for  a  strong,  a  lasting  faith  ! 

To  credit  what  th'  Almighty  saith  ! 
T"  embrace  the  message  of  his  Son, 
And  call  the  joys  of  heaven  our  own. 

7  Then  should  the  earth's  old  pillars  shake. 
And  all  the  wheels  of  nature  break  : 
Our  steady  souls  would  fear  no  more 
Than  solid  rocks  when  billows  roar. 

8  Our  everlasting  hopes  arise 
Above  the  ruinable  skies, 
Where  the  eternal  Builder  reigns, 
And  his  own  courts  his  power  sustains. 


156  HYMN  62.  [Book  II 

Hymn  61.    c.  M. 

A  Thought  of  Death  and  Glory. 

MY  soul,  come,  meditate  the  day, 
And  think  how  near  it  stands, 
When  thou  must  quit  this  house  of  clay 
And  fly  to  unknown  lands. 
"2  [And  you,  mine  eyes,  look  down  and  view 
The  hollow-gaping  tomb : 
This  gloomy  prison  waits  for  you 
Whene'er  the  summons  come.] 
3  O !  could  we  die  with  those  that  die, 
And  place  us  in  their  stead ; 
Then  would  our  spirits  learn  to  fly, 
And  converse  with  the  dead. 
1  Then  should  we  see  the  saints  above, 
In  their  own  glorious  forms, 
And  wonder  why  our  souls  should  love 
To  dwell  with  mortal  worms. 

5  [How  we  should  scorn  these  clothes  of  flesh: 

These  fetters,  and  this  load ; 

And  long  for  evening,  to  undress, 

That  we  may  rest  with  God.] 

6  We  should  almost  forsake  our  clay 

Before  the  summons  come, 
And  pray,  and  wish  our  souls  away 
To  their  eternal  home. 

Hymn  63.    C.  M. 

God  the  Thunderer;  or,  the  last  Judgment  and  Hell.* 

SING  to  the  Lord,  ye  heavenly  hosts, 
And  thou,  O  earth,  adore  : 
Let  death  and  hell,  thro'  all  their  coasts, 
Stand  trembling  at  his  pow'r. 
1  His  sounding  chariot  shakes  the  sky, 
He  makes  the  clouds  his  throne; 

Made  in  a  great  sudden  storm  of  thunder,  August  20th,  1697. 


Book  II.]  HYMN  63.  4o 

There  all  his  stores  of  lightning  lie 

Till  vengeance  darts  them  down. 
>  His  nostrils  breathe  out 'fiery  streams. 

And  from  his  awful  tongue 
A  sovereign  voice  divides  the  flames, 

And  thunder  roars  along. 
1  Think,  O  my  soul,  the  dreadful  day 

When  this  incensed  God 
Shall  rend  the  sky  and  burn  the  sea, 

And  fling  his  wrath  abroad  ! 
">  AVhat  shall  the  wretch,  the  sinner  do  \ 

He  once  defy'd  the  Lord  ! 
But  he  shall  dread  the  Thund'rer  now 

And  sink  beneath  his  word. 
Tempests  of  angry  fire  shall  roll, 

To  blast  the  rebel  worm, 
And  beat  upon  the  naked  soul 

In  one  eternal  storm. 

Hymn  63.    C.  M. 

A  Funeral  Thought 

HARK  !  from  the  tombs  a  doleful  sound. 
Mine  ears  attend  the  cry  ; 
•;  Ye  living  men,  come  view  the  ground. 
"  Where  you  must  shortly  lie. 
'2  '•  Princes,  this  clay  must  be  your  bed, 
"  In  spite  of  all  your  towers  ; 
"  The  tall,  the  wise,  the  rev'rend  head, 
11  Must  lie  as  low  as  ours." 
3  Great  God  !  is  this  our  certain  doom  ? 
And  are  we  still  secure  ? 
Still  walking  downward  to  the  tomb„ 
And  yet  prepare  no  more  ! 
1   Grant  us  the  power  of  quick'ning  grace. 
To  fit  our  souls  to  fly  ; 
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158  HYMN  65.  [Book  11 

Then,  when  we  drop  this  dying  flesh, 
We'll  rise  above  the  sky. 

II yum  64.    L.  M. 

God  the  Glory  and  the  Defence  of  Sicm. 

HAPPY  the  church,  thou  sacred  place 
The  seat  of  thy  Creator's  grace  ; 

Thy  holy  courts  are  his  abode, 

Thou  earthly  palace  of  our  God. 
*i  Thy  walls  are  strength,  and  at  thy  gate? 

A  guard  of  heavenly  warriors  waits ; 

Nor  shall  thy  deep  foundations  move, 

Fix'd  on  his  counsels  and  his  love. 
3  Thy  foes  in  vain  designs  engage 

Against  his  throne,  in  vain  they  rag< 

Like  rising  waves  with  angry  roar 

That  dash  and  die  upon  the  shore, 
i  Then  let  our  souls  in  Sion  dwell, 

Nor  fear  the  wrath  of  Rome  and  hell ; 

His  arms  embrace  this  happy  ground, 

Like  brazen  bulwarks  built  around. 
5  God  is  our  shield,  and  God  our  sun  ; 

Swift  as  the  fleeting  moments  run, 

On  us  he  sheds  new  beams  of  grace, 

And  we  reflect  his  brightest  praise. 

Hymn  65.    c.  M. 

The  Hopes  of  Heaven  our  Support  under  Trials  on  JB 

WHEN  I  can  read  my  title  clear 
To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 
*2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 
And  hellish  darts  be  hurl'd, 
Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 


Boos  II.]  11YMN  GG.  150 

3  Let  cares,  like  a  wild  deluge,  come, 
And  storms  of  sorrow  fall, 
May  I  but  safely  reach  my  home, 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all : 
I  There  shall  I  bathe  my  weary  soul 
In  seas  of  heavenly  rest, 
And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

Hymn  66.    C  M. 

A  Prospect  of  Heaven  makes  Death  easy. 
HERE  is  a  land  of  pure  delight, 


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Where  saints  immortal  reign ; 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 
*2  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 
And  never-with'ring  flowers  ; 
Death,  like  a  narrow  sea,  divides 
This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 
3  [Sweet  fields  beyond  the  swelling  flood 
Stand  dress'd  in  living  green  : 
So  to  the  Jews  old  Canaan  stood, 
While  Jordan  roll'd  between. 
i  But  tim'rous  mortals  start  and  shrink, 
To  cross  this  narrow  sea, 
And  linger,  shiv'ring  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away.] 
5  O,  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove. 
Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love, 
With  unbeclouded  eyes! 
0  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 
And  view  the  landscape  o'er, 
Not  Jordan's  streams,  nor  death's  cold  flood. 
Should  fright  us  from  the  shore. 


m  HYMN  68.  [Book  11 

Hymn  67.    c.  M. 

God's  eternal  Dominion. 

GREAT  God  !  how  infinite  art  thou  ! 
What  worthless  worms  are  we  ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow. 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee. 
*3  Thy  throne  eternal  ages  stood, 
Ere  seas  or  stars  were  made : 
Thou  art  the  ever-living  God, 
Were  all  the  nations  dead. 

3  Nature  and  time  quite  naked  lie 

To  thine  immense  survey, 

From  the  formation  of  the  sky 

To  the  great  burning  day. 

4  Eternity,  with  all  its  years, 

Stands  present  in  thy  view  : 
To  thee  there's  nothing  old  appears  ; 
Great  God  !  there's  nothing  new. 

5  Our  lives  thro'  various  scenes  are  drawn. 

And  vex'd  with  trifling  cares, 
While  thine  eternal  thoughts  moves  on 
Thine  undisturb'd  affairs. 

6  Great  God  !  how  infinite  art  thou  ! 

What  worthless  worms  are  we  ! 
Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  bow. 
And  pay  their  praise  to  thee  ! 

Hymn  68.    C.  m: 

The  humble  Worship  of  Heaven. 

FATHER,  I  long,  I  faint,  to  see 
The  place  of  thine  abode  ; 
I'd  leave  thine  earthly  courts  and  flc< 
Up  to  thy  seat,  my  God  ! 
1  Here  1  behold  thy  distant  face, 
And  'tis  a  pleasing  sight  ; 


Book  II.]  HYMN  69.  461 

But  to  abide  in  thy  embrace. 
Is  infinite  delight. 

3  Pd  part  with  all  the  joys  of  sense, 

To  gaze  upon  thy  throne  ; 
Pleasure  springs  fresh  for  ever  thence. 
Unspeakable,  unknown. 

4  [There  all  the  heavenly  hosts  are  seen. 

In  shining  ranks  they  move, 

And  drink  immortal  vigour  in, 

With  wonder  and  with  love. 

5  Then  at  thy  feet,  with  awful  fear, 

Th'  adoring  armies  fall ; 
With  joy  they  shrink  to  nothing  there 
Before  th'  eternal  All. 

6  There  I  would  vie  with  all  the  host. 

In  duty  and  in  bliss ; 
While  less  than  nothing  I  could  boast. 
And  vanity*  confess.] 

7  The  more  thy  glories  strike  mine  eyes 

The  humbler  I  shall  lie ; 
Thus,  while  I  sink,  my  joy  shall  rise 
Unmeasurably  high. 

Hymn  69.    C.  M. 

The  Faithfulness  of  God  in  the  Promises. 

TTJEGIN,  my  tongue,  some  heavenly  theme, 
.O  And  speak  some  boundless  thing; 
The  mighty  works,  or  mightier  name, 
Of  our  eternal  King. 
•2  Tell  of  his  wondrous  faithfulness, 
And  sound  his  power  abroad  ; 
Sing  the  sweet  promise  of  his  grace, 
And  the  performing  God. 
3  Proclaim  "  Salvation  from  the  Lord 
"  For  wretched  dying  men  ;" 

*  Isaiah  xl.  17. 
39* 


m  HYMN  70.  [Book  IT 

His  hand  hath  writ  the  sacred  word 
With  an  immortal  pen. 

4  Engrav'd,  as  in  eternal  brass, 

The  mighty  promise  shines : 
Nor  can  the  powers  of  darkness  rase 
Those  everlasting  lines.] 

5  [He  that  can  dash  whole  worlds  to  death. 

And  make  them  when  he  please, 
He  speaks,  and  that  almighty  breath 

Fulfils  his  great  decrees. 
8  His  very  word  of  grace  is  strong 

As  that  which  built  the  skies ; 
The  voice  that  rolls  the  stars  along, 

Speaks  all  the  promises. 

7  He  said,  "  Let  the  wide  heaven  be  spread," 

And  heaven  was  stretch'd  abroad  ; 
':  Abra'm,  I'll  be  thy  God,"  he  said, 
And  he  was  Abra'm's  God. 

8  O,  might  I  hear  thy  heavenly  tongue 

But  whisper,  "  Thou  art  mine  I" 
Those  gentle  words  should  raise  my  song 
To  notes  almost  divine. 
1)  How  would  my  leaping  heart  rejoice. 
And  think  my  heaven  secure  ! 
I  trust  the  all-creating  voice, 
And  faith  desires  no  more.] 

Hymn  70.    L.  M. 

God's  Dominion  over  the  Sea.    Psalm  cvii.  23,  &e. 

GOD  of  the  seas,  thy  thund'ring  voice 
Makes  all  the  roaring  waves  rejoice  ? 
And  one  soft  word  of  thy  command 
Can  sink  them  silent  in  the  sand. 
2  If  but  a  Moses  wave  thy  rod, 

The  sea  divides,  and  owns  its  God : 


Book  II.]  HYMN  71. 

The  stormy  floods  their  Maker  knew 

And  let  his  chosen  armies  through. 
3  The  scaly  shoals  amidst  the  sea, 

To  thee,  their  Lord,  a  tribute  pay  ; 

The  meanest  fish  that  swims  the  flood- 
Leaps  up,  and  means  a  praise  to  God. 
1  The  larger  monsters  of  the  deep, 

On  thy  commands  attendance  keep  ; 

By  thy  permission  sport  and  play, 

And  cleave  along  their  foaming  way 

5  If  God  his  voice  of  tempest  rears, 
Leviathan  lies  still,  and  fears  ; 
Anon  he  lifts  his  nostrils  high, 
And  spouts  the  ocean  to  the  sky.] 

6  How  is  thy  glorious  power  ador'd 
Amidst  these  wat'ry  nations,  Lord  ! 
Yet  the  bold  men  that  trace  the  seas, 
Bold  men !  refuse  their  Maker's  prai^t 

7  [What  scenes  of  miracles  they  see, 
And  never  tune  a  song  to  thee ! 
While  on  the  flood  they  safely  ride, 

They  curse  the  hand  that  smooths  the  tide. 

8  Anon  they  plunge  in  wat'ry  graves, 

And  some  drink  death  among  the  wave?  ; 
Yet  the  surviving  crew  blaspheme, 
Nor  own  the  God  that  rescu'd  them.] 
i)  O  for  some  signal  of  thine  hand  ! 

Shake  all  the  seas,  Lord,  shake  the  land : 
Great  Judge,  descend,  lest  men  deny 
That  there's  a  God  who  rules  the  sky. 

From  the  70th  to  the  108th  Hymn,  I  hope  the  reader  will   forgive 
'he  neglect  of  rhyme  in  the  first  and  third  lines  of  the  stanza. 

Hymn  71.    C.  M. 

Praise  to  God  from  all  Creatures. 

IHE  glories  of  my  Maker,  God. 
My  joyful  voice  shall  sing, 


T 


464  HYMN  72.  [Book  if. 

And  call  the  nations  to  adore 
Their  Former  and  their  King. 

2  'Twas  his  right  hand  that  shap'd  our  clay, 

And  wrought  this  human  frame  : 
But  from  his  own  immediate  breath 
Our  nobler  spirits  came. 

3  We  bring  our  mortal  powers  to  God 

And  worship  with  our  tongues  : 
We  claim  some  kindred  with  the  skies: 
And  join  th'  angelic  songs. 

4  Let  grov'ling  beasts  of  every  shape, 

And  fowls  of  every  wing, 
And  rocks  and  trees,  and  fires  and  seas. 
Their  various  tribute  bring. 

5  Ye  planets,  to  his  honour  shine, 

And  wheels  of  nature,  roll ; 
Praise  him  in  your  unweary'd  course 
Around  the  steady  pole. 

6  The  brightness  of  our  Maker's  name 

The  wide  creation  fills, 
And  his  unbounded  grandeur  flies 
Beyond  the  heavenly  hills. 

Hymn  72.    C.  M. 

The  Lord's  Day  ;  or  the  Resurrection  of  Christ. 

BLESS'D   morning,  whose   young   dawning 
Beheld  our  rising  God  ;  [rav« 

That  saw  him  triumph  o'er  the  dust, 
And  leave  his  last  abode  ! 
'I  In  the  cold  prison  of  a  tomb 
The  dear  Redeemer  lay, 
Till  the  revolving  skies  had  brought 
The  third,  th'  appointed  day. 
3  Hell  and  the  grave  unite  their  force 
To  hold  our  God  in  vain  ; 


Book  II.]  HYMN  74.  16 •• 

The  sleeping  Conqueror  arose, 

And  burst  their  feeble  chain. 
1  To  thy  great  name,  almighty  Lord, 

These  sacred  hours  we  pay, 
And  loud  hosannas  shall  proclaim 

The  triumph  of  the  day. 
5  [Salvation  and  immortal  praise 

To  our  victorious  King; 
Let  heaven,  and  earth,  and  rocks,  and  sea- 

With  glad  hosannas  ring.] 

Hymn  73.    C    M 

Doubts  scattered ;  or,  spiritual  Joy  restored. 

HENCE,  from  m>  soul,  sad  thoughts  begone, 
And  leave  me  to  my  joys ; 
My  tongue  shall  triumph  in  my  God, 
And  make  a  joyful  noise. 

2  Darkness  and  doubts  had  veiPd  my  mind. 

And  drown'd  my  head  in  tears, 
Till  sovereign  grace,  with  shining  rays. 
DispelPd  my  gloomy  fears. 

3  O,  what  immortal  joys  1  felt, 

And  raptures  all  divine, 
When  Jesus  told  me  I  was  his, 
And  my  Beloved  mine! 
1  In  vain  the  tempter  frights  my  soul, 
And  breaks  my  peace  in  vain ; 
One  glimpse,  dear  Saviour,  of  thy  face 
Revives  my  joys  again. 

Hymn  74.    S   M. 

Repentance  from  a  sense  of  Divine  Goodness ;  or,  a  Complaint  <r 
Ingratitude. 

IS  this  the  kind  return, 
And  these  the  thanks  we  owe, 
Thus  to  abuse  eternal  love, 
Whence  all  our  blessings  flow  ! 


466  HYMN  75.  [Book  If, 

2  To  what  a  stubborn  frame 

Hath  sin  reduc'd  our  mind  ! 
What  strange  rebellious  wretches  we, 
And  God  as  strangely  kind  ! 

3  [On  us  he  bids  the  sun 

Shed  his  reviving  rays ; 
For  us  the  skies  their  circles  run, 
To  lengthen  out  our  days. 

4  The  brutes  obey  their  God, 

And  bow  their  necks  to  men  ; 
But  we,  more  base,  more  brutish  things, 

Reject  his  easy  reign.] 
4  Turn,  turn  us,  mighty  God, 

And  mould  our  souls  afresh ; 
Break,  sovereign  grace,  these  hearts  of  stone. 

And  give  us  hearts  of  flesh. 
6  Let  past  ingratitude 

Provoke  our  weeping  eyes, 
And  hourly,  as  new  mercies  fall, 

Let  hourly  thanks  arise. 

Hymn  75.    C.  M. 

Spiritual  and  Eternal  Joy  ;  or,  the  beatific  Sight  of  Chris  \ 

FROM  thee,  my  God,  my  joys  shall  rise, 
And  run  eternal  rounds, 
Beyond  the  limits  of  the  skies, 
And  all  created  bounds. 
•2  The  holy  triumphs  of  my  soul 
Shall  death  itself  outbrave  ; 
Leave  dull  mortality  behind, 
And  fly  beyond  the  grave. 
3  There,  where  my  blessed  Jesus  reigns^. 
In  heaven's  unmeasur'd  space, 
I'll  spend  a  long  eternity 
In  pleasure  and  in  praise. 


Book  II.]  HYMN  76.  167 

1  Millions  of  years  my  woncTring  eyes 

Shall  o'er  thy  beauties  rove, 
And  endless  ages  I'll  adore 
The  glories  of  thy  love. 

5  [Sweet  Jesus  !  every  smile  of  thine 

Shall  fresh  endearments  bring  ; 
And  thousand  tastes  of  new  delight 
From  all  thy  graces  spring. 

6  Haste,  my  Beloved,  fetch  my  soul 

Up  to  thy  bless'd  abode  ; 
Fly,  for  my  spirit  longs  to  see 
My  Saviour  and  my  God.] 

Hymn  76.    C.  M. 

The  Resurrection  and  Ascension  of  Christ. 

HOSANNA  to  the  Prince  of  light. 
That  cloth'd  himself  in  clay ; 
Enter'd  the  iron  gates  of  death 
And  tore  the  bars  away. 

2  Death  is  no  more  the  king  of  dread, 

Since  our  Immanuel  rose  ; 
He  took  the  tyrant's  sting  away, 

And  spoil'd  our  hellish  foes. 
■j  See  how  the  Conqueror  mounts  aloft, 

And  to  his  Father  flies, 
With  scars  of  honour  in  his  flesh, 

And  triumph  in  his  eyes. 
i  There  our  exalted  Saviour  reigns, 

And  scatters  blessings  down  ; 
Our  Jesus  fills  the  middle  seat 

Of  the  celestial  throne. 
5  [Raise  your  devotion,  mortal  tongues 

To  reach  his  bless'd  abode  ; 
Sweet  be  the  accents  of  your^songs 

To  our  incarnate  God. 


168  HYMN  78.  Book  II.] 

0  Bright  angels,  strike  your  loudest  strings 
Your  sweetest  voices  raise ; 
Let  heaven,  and  all  created  things, 
Sound  our  Immanuers  praise.] 

Hymn  77.    L.  M. 

The  Christian  Warfare. 

STAND  up,  my  soul,  shake  off  thy  fears, 
And  gird  the  gospel-armour  on ; 

March  to  the  gates  of  endless  joy, 

Where  thy  great  Captain-Saviour's  gone. 
'1  Hell  and  thy  sins  resist  thy  course, 

But  hell  and  sin  are  vanquish'd  foes  ; 

Thy  Jesus  naiPd  them  to  the  cross, 

And  sung  the  triumph  when  he  rose.] 
3  [What  tho'  the  prince  of  darkness  rage 

And  waste  the  fury  of  his  spite  ? 

Eternal  chains  confine  him  down 

To  fiery  deeps  and  endless  night. 
1  What  tho'  thine  inward  lusts  rebel ! 

*Tis  but  a  struggling  gasp  for  life ; 

The  weapons  of  victorious  grace 

Shall  slay  thy  sins,  and  end  the  strife.  ] 
5  Then  let  my  soul  march  boldly  on, 

Press  forward  to  the  heavenly  gate  ; 

There  peace  and  joy  eternal  reign, 

And  glitt'ring  robes  for  conquerors  wait. 
0  There  shall  I  wear  a  starry  crown, 

And  triumph  in  almighty  grace, 

While  all  the  armies  of  the  skies 

Join  in  my  glorious  Leader's  praise. 


w 


llymii  78.    C.  M. 

Redemption  by  Christ. 

HEN  the  first  parents  of  our  race 
Rebell'd  and  lost  their  God, 


Hook  II.]  HYMN  79.  469 

And  the  infection  of  their  sin 
Had  tainted  all  our  blood  ; 

2  Infinite  pity  touch'd  the  heart 

Of  the  eternal  Son, 
Descending  from  the  heavenly  court. 
He  left  his  Father's  throne. 

3  Aside  the  Prince  of  glory  threw 

His  most  divine  array  ; 
And  wrappM  his  Godhead  in  a  veil 
Of  our  inferior  clay. 

4  His  living  power,  and  dying  love, 

Redeem'd  unhappy  men, 
And  raisM  the  ruins  of  our  race 

To  life  and  God  again. 
•  To  thee,  dear  Lord,  our  flesh  and  soul 

We  joyfully  resign  ; 
Bless' d  Jesus,  take  us  for  thy  own, 

For  we  are  doubly  thine. 
H  Thine  honour  shall  for  ever  be 

The  business  of  our  days  ; 
For  ever  shall  our  thankful  tongues 

Speak  thy  deserved  praise. 

Hymn  79.    c.  M. 

Praise  to  the  Redeemer. 

PLUNG'D  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despah 
We  wretched  sinners  lay, 
Without  one  cheerful  beam  of  hope, 
Or  spark  of  glimm'ring  day. 

2  With  pitying  eyes,  the  Prince  of  grace 

Beheld  our  helpless  grief: 
He  saw,  and,  O  amazing  love  ! 
He  ran  to  our  relief. 

3  Down  from  the  shining  seats  above 

With  joyful  haste  he  fled, 
40 


170  HYMN  80.  [Book  II, 

Enter'd  the  grave,  in  mortal  flesh, 
And  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

4  He  spoil 'd  the  powers  of  darkness  thus, 

And  brake  our  iron  chains  ; 
Jesus  hath  freed  our  captive  souls 
From  everlasting  pains. 

5  [In  vain  the  baffled  prince  of  hell 

His  cursed  projects  tries ; 
We,  that  were  doom'd  his  endless  slaves. 
Are  rais'd  above  the  skies.] 

6  O,  for  this  love,  let  rocks  and  hills 

Their  lasting  silence  break, 
And  all  harmonious  human  tongues 
The  Saviour's  praises  speak. 

7  [Yes,  we  will  praise  thee,  dearest  Lord. 

Our  souls  are  all  on  flame ; 
Hosanna  round  the  spacious  earth 
To  thine  adored  name. 

8  Angels,  assist  our  mighty  joys, 

Strike  all  your  harps  of  gold  ; 
But  when  you  raise  your  highest  notes 
His  love  can  ne'er  be  told.] 

Hymn  80.    S.  M. 

God's  awful  Power  and  Goodness. 

OH  !  the  Almighty  Lord  ! 
How  matchless  is  his  power  ! 
Tremble,  O  earth,  beneath  his  word 
While  all  the  heavens  adore. 
•2  Let  proud  imperious  kings 
Bow  low  before  his  throne  ! 
Crouch  to  his  feet,  ye  haughty  things. 
Or  he  shall  tread  you  down. 
3  Above  the  skies  he  reigns, 
And,  with  amazing  blows. 


Book  II.]  HYMN  81.  471 

He  deals  insufferable  pains 
On  his  rebellious  foes. 
1  Yet,  everlasting  God, 

We  love  to  speak  thy  praise  ; 
Thy  sceptre's  equal  to  thy  rod. 
The  sceptre  of  thy  grace. 

5  The  arms  of  mighty  love 

Defend  our  Sion  well, 
And  heavenly  mercy  walls  us  round 
From  Babylon  and  hell. 

6  Salvation  to  the  King 

Who  sits  enthron'd  above  : 
Thus  we  adore  the  God  of  might, 
And  bless  the  God  of  love. 

Hymn  81.    C.  M. 

Our  Sins  the  I  ause  of  Christ's  Death . 

ND  now  the  scales  have  left  mine  eyes. 
Now  I  begin  to  see  : 
Oh  the  curs'd  deeds  my  sins  have  done  : 
What  murd'rous  things  they  be  ! 
'2  Were  these  the  traitors,  dearest  Lord, 
That  thy  fair  body  tore  ? 
Monsters,  that  stain'd  those  heavenly  limbs 
With  floods  of  purple  gore  ? 
3  W7as  it  for  crimes  that  I  had  done, 
My  dearest  Lord  was  slain, 
When  justice  seiz'd  God's  only  Son, 
And  put  his  soul  to  pain  ? 
1  Forgive  my  guilt,  O  Prince  of  peace. 
I'll  wound  my  God  no  more  : 
Hence  from  my  heart,  ye  sins,  begone. 
For  Jesus  I  adore. 
5  Furnish  me,  Lord,  with  heavenly  arms 
From  grace's  magazine, 


A' 


m  HYMN  83.  [Book  If 

And  I'll  proclaim  eternal  war 
With  every  darling  sin. 

Hymn  82.    C.  M. 

Redemption  and  Protection  from  Spiritual  Enemies 
RISE,  my  soul,  my  joyful  powers, 
And  triumph  in  my  God  ; 
Awake,  my  voice,  and  loud  proclaim 
His  glorious  grace  abroad. 
*2  He  rais'd  me  from  the  depths  of  sin. 
The  gates  of  gaping  hell, 
And  fix'd  my  standing  more  secure 
Than  'twas  before  I  fell. 

3  The  arms  of  everlasting  love, 

Beneath  my  soul  he  plac'd, 
And,  on  the  Rock  of  ages,  set 
My  slipp'ring  footsteps  fast. 

4  The  city  of  my  bless'd  abode 

Is  wall'd  around  with  grace  ; 

Salvation,  for  a  bulwark,  stands 

To  shield  the  sacred  place. 

5  Satan  may  vent  his  sharpest  spite . 

And  all  his  legions  roar  : 
Almighty  mercy  guards  my  life, 

And  bounds  his  raging  power. 
6*  Arise,  my  soul,  awake  my  voice. 

And  tunes  of  pleasure  sing ; 
Loul  hallelujah's  shall  address 

My  Saviour  and  my  King. 

Hymn  83.    C.  M. 

The  Passion  and  Exaltation  of  Christ, 

THUS  saith  the  Ruler  of  the  skies. 
"  Awake,  my  dreadful  sword  ; 
c  Awake  my  wrath,  and  smite  the  Man. 
:x  My  Fellow,"  saith  the  Lord, 


Book  II.]  HYMN  84.  M 

2  Vengeance  receiv'd  the  dread  command, 

And  armed,  down  she  flies  ; 

Jesus  submits  V  his  Father's  hand 

And  bows  his  head  and  dies. 

3  But  O  !  the  wisdom  and  the  grace 

That  join  with  vengeance  now  ! 
He  dies  to  save  our  guilty  race; 

And  yet  he  rises  too. 
I  A  person  so  divine  was  he, 

Who  yielded  to  be  slain, 
That  he  could  give  his  soul  away, 

And  take  his  life  again. 
5  Live,  glorious  Lord!  and  reign  on  high  - 

Let  every  nation  sing, 
And  angels  sound,  with  endless  joy, 

The  Saviour  and  the  King. 

Si  \  mil  84.     S.  M.     The  same. 

COME,  all  harmonious  tongues, 
Your  noblest  music  bring ; 
'Tis  Christ,  the  everlasting  God, 
And  Christ,  the  Man,  we  sing. 

2  Tell  how  he  took  our  flesh, 

To  take  away  our  guilt ; 
Sing  the  dear  drops  of  sacred  blood 
That  hellish  monsters  spilt. 

3  [Alas  !  the  cruel  spear 

Went  deep  into  his  side, 
And  the  rich  flood  of  purple  gore 
Their  murd'rous  weapons  dy'd. 

4  The  waves  of  swelling  grief 

Did  o'er  his  bosom  roll, 
And  mountains  of  almighty  wrath 
Lay  heavy  on  his  soul.] 
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474  HYMN  85.  [Book  II 

5  Down  to  the  shades  of  death 

He  bow'd  his  awful  head  ; 

Yet  he  arose,  to  live  and  reign 

When  death  itself  is  dead. 

6  No  more  the  bloody  spear, 

The  cross  and  nails  no  more ; 
For  hell  itself  shakes  at  his  name. 
And  all  the  heavens  adore. 

7  There  the  Redeemer  sits, 

High  on  his  Father's  throne ; 
The  Father  lays  his  vengeance  by, 

And  smiles  upon  his  Son. 
S  There  his  full  glories  shine 

With  uncreated  rays, 
And  bless  his  saints'  and  angels'  eyes 

To  everlasting  days. 

Hymn  85.    C.  M. 

Sufficiency  of  Pardon. 

WHY  does  your  face,  ye  humble  souls 
Those  mournful  colours  wear  ? 
What  doubts  are  these  that  waste  your  faith 
And  nourish  your  despair  ? 
3  What  tho'  your  num'rous  sins  exceed 
The  stars  that  fill  the  skies, 
And,  aiming  at  th'  eternal  throne, 
Like  pointed  mountains  rise  ? 
3  What  tho'  your  mighty  guilt  beyond 
The  wide  creation  swell, 
And  hath  its  curs'd  foundations  laid 
Low  as  the  deeps  of  hell  ? 
i  See  here  an  endless  ocean  flows, 
Of  never-failing  grace ; 
Behold  a  dying  Saviour's  veins 
The  sacred  flood  increase  ! 


Book  II.]  HYMN  87.  475 

5  It  rises  high  and  drowns  the  hills. 

Has  neither  shore  nor  bound  : 
Now,  if  we  search  to  find  our  sins, 
Our  sins  can  ne'er  be  found. 

6  Awake,  our  hearts,  adore  the  grace 

That  buries  all  our  faults, 
And  pard'ning  blood,  that  swells  above 
Our  follies  and  our  thoughts. 

Hymn  86.    C  M. 

Freedom  from  Sin  and  Misery  in  Heaven. 

OUR  sins,  alas  !  how  strong  they  be 
And,  like  a  violent  sea, 
They  break  our  duty,  Lord,  to  thee, 
And  hurry  us  away. 
*2  The  waves  of  trouble,  how  they  rise  ! 
How  loud  the  tempests  roar ! 
But  death  shall  land  our  weary  souls 
Safe  on  the  heavenly  shore. 

3  There,  to  fulfil  his  sweet  commands. 

Our  speedy  feet  shall  move  ; 
No  sin  shall  clog  our  winged  zeal, 
Or  cool  our  burning  love. 

4  There  shall  we  sit  and  sing  and  telL 

The  wonders  of  his  grace, 
Till  heavenly  raptures  fire  our  heart?, 
And  smile  in  every  face. 

5  For  ever  his  dear  sacred  name 

Shall  dwell  upon  our  tongue, 
And  Jesus,  and  salvation,  be 
The  close  of  every  song. 


H 


Hymn  87.    C.  M. 

The  Divine  Glories  above  our  Reason. 
OW  wondrous  great !  how  glorious  bright 
Must  our  Creator  be, 


476  HYMN  88.  [Book  N. 

Who  dwells  amidst  the  dazzling  light 

Of  vast  infinity ! 
"2  Our  soaring  spirits  upward  rise 

Tow'rds  the  celestial  throne : 
Fain  would  we  see  the  blessed  Three. 

And  the  almighty  One. 

3  Our  reason  stretches  all  its  wings 

And  climbs  above  the  skies ; 
But  still  how  far  beneath  thy  feet 
Our  grov'ling  reason  lies. 

4  [Lord,  here  we  bend  our  humble  souls, 

And  awfully  adore ; 
For  the  weak  pinions  of  our  mind 
Can  stretch  a  thought  no  more. 

5  Thy  glories  infinitely  rise 

Above  our  lab 'ring  tongue  ; 
In  vain  the  hightest  seraph  tries 

To  form  an  equal  song.] 
(i  In  humble  notes  our  faith  adores 

The  great  mysterious  King  ; 
While  angels  strain  their  nobler  powers. 

And  sweep  th'  immortal  string.] 

Hymn  88.    C.  M. 

Salvation. 

SALVATION  !  O  the  joyful  sound 
"Tis  pleasure  to  our  ears ; 
A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound. 
A  cordial  for  our  fears. 
\l  Bury'd  in  sorrow  and  in  sin, 
At  hell's  dark  door  we  lay  : 
But  we  arise,  by  grace  divine, 
To  see  a  heavenly  day. 
:}  Salvation  !  let  the  echo  fly, 
The  spacious  earth  around, 


Book  II.]  HYMN  90.  177 

While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 
Conspire  to  raise  the  sound. 

Hymn  80.    C.  M. 

Christ's  Victory  over  Satan. 

HOSANNA  to  our  conquering  King 
The  prince  of  darkness  flies, 
His  troops  rush  headlong  down  to  hell. 
Like  lightning,  from  the  skies. 
'2  There,  bound  in  chains,  the  lions  roar. 
And  fright  the  rescu'd  sheep  ; 
But  heavy  bars  confine  their  power 
And  malice  to  the  deep. 
3  Hosanna  to  our  conquering  King  ! 
All  hail,  incarnate  love  ! 
Ten  thousand  songs  and  glories  wait. 
To  crown  thy  head  above. 
i  Thy  victVies  and  thy  deathless  fame 
Thro'  the  wide  world  shall  run  : 
And  everlasting  ages  sing 
The  triumphs  thou  hast  wron. 

Hymn  90.    C.  M. 

Faith  in  Christ  for  Pardon  and  Sanctificatioii . 

HOW  sad  our  state  by  nature  is  ! 
Our  sin,  how  deep  it  stains! 
And  Satan  binds  our  captive  minds 
Fast  in  his  slavish  chains. 
•2  But  there's  a  voice  of  sovereign  grace 
Sounds  from  the  sacred  word  ; 
"  Ho  !  ye  despairing  sinners,  come 
"  And  trust  upon  the  Lord." 
:}  My  soul  obeys  th'  Almighty  call, 
And  runs  to  this  relief; 
I  would  believe  thy  promise,  Lord  : 
O  !  help  my  unbelief. 


478  HYMN  91.  [Book  II 

4  [To  the  dear  fountain  of  thy  blood, 

Incarnate  God,  I  fly  ; 
Here  let  me  wash  my  spotted  soul 
From  crimes  of  deepest  dye. 

5  Stretch  out  thine  arm,  victorious  King, 

My  reigning  sins  subdue  ; 
Drive  the  old  dragon  fmm  his  seat, 

With  all  his  hellish  crew. 
8  A  guilty,  weak,  and  helpless  worm, 

On  thy  kind  arms  I  fall : 
Be  thou  my  strength  and  righteousness 

My  Jesus,  and  my  all. 

Hymn  91.    CM. 

The  Glory  of  Christ  in  Heaven. 

OTHE  delights,  the  heavenly  joys, 
The  glories  of  the  place, 
Where  Jesus  sheds  the  brightest  beams 
Of  his  o'erflowing  grace  ! 
*2  Sweet  majesty  and  awful  love 
Sit  smiling  on  his  brow, 
And  all  the  glorious  ranks  above 
At  humble  distance  bow. 

3  [Princes  to  his  imperial  name 

Bend  their  bright  sceptres  down  ; 
Dominions,  thrones,  and  powers,  rejoice 
To  see  him  wear  the  crown. 

4  Archangels  sound  his  lofty  praise 

Thro'  every  heavenly  street, 
And  lay  their  highest  honours  down 
Submissive  at  his  feet.] 

5  Those  soft,  those  blessed  feet  of  his, 

That  once  rude  iron  tore, 
High  on  a  throne  of  light  they  stand. 
And  all  the  saints  adore, 


Book  IL]  HYMN  92.  479 

6  His  head,  the  dear  majestic  head 

That  cruel  thorns  did  wound, 
See  what  immortal  glories  shine, 
And  circle  it  around  ! 

7  This  is  the  Man,  th1  exalted  Man, 

Whom  we  unseen  adore  ; 
But  when  our  eyes  behold  his  face. 
Our  hearts  shall  love  him  more. 

8  [Lord,  how  our  souls  are  all  on  fire 

To  see  thy  bless'd  abode ; 
Our  tongues  rejoice  in  tunes  of  praise. 
To  our  incarnate  God  !] 

9  And  while  our  faith  enjoys  this  sight. 

We  long  to  leave  our  clay ; 
\nd  wish  thy  fiery  chariots,  Lord, 
To  fetch  our  souls  away. 

Hymn  9£.    c.  M. 

The  Church  saved,  and  her  Enemies  disappointed 
[Composed  the  5th  of  November,  1694.] 

^HOUT  to  the  Lord,  and  let  our  joys 
£~J  Thro1  the  whole  nation  run ; 
Ye  western  skies,  resound  the  noise 
Beyond  the  rising  sun. 

2  Thee,  mighty  God,  our  souls  admire  ; 

Thee  our  glad  voices  sing  ; 

And  join  with  the  celestial  choir 

To  praise  th'  eternal  King. 

3  Thy  power  the  whole  creation  rules ; 

And  on  the  starry  skies 
Sits  smiling  at  the  weak  designs 
Thine  envious  foes  devise. 

4  Thy  scorn  derides  their  feeble  rage  ; 

And,  with  an  awful  frown, 
Flings  vast  confusion  on  their  plots. 
And  shakes  their  Babel  down. 


480  HYMN  93.  [Book  IT. 

5  [Their  secret  fires  in  caverns  lay, 
And  we  the  sacrifice  ; 
But  gloomy  caverns  strove  in  vain 
To  'scape  all-searching  eyes. 
0  Their  dark  designs  were  all  reveal'd, 
Their  treasons  all  betray'd  ; 
Praise  to  the  Lord,  that  broke  the  snare 
Their  cursed  hands  had  laid.] 

7  In  vain  the  busy  sons  of  hell 

Still  new  rebellions  try ; 
Their  souls  shall  pine  with  envious  rage. 
And  vex  away  and  die. 

8  Almighty  grace  defends  our  land 

From  their  malicious  power  ; 
Then  let  us,  with  united  songs, 
Almighty  grace  adore. 

Hymn  03.    S.  M. 

God  All,  and  in  All.    Psalm  Ixxiii.  2i». 

Y  God,  my  life,  my  love, 
To  thee,  to  thee  I  call ; 
1  cannot  live,  if  thou  remove, 
For  thou  art  all  in  all. 

2  [Thy  shining  grace  can  cheer 
This  dungeon  where  I  dwell ; 

Tis  paradise  when  thou  art  here  . 
If  thou  depart  'tis  hell.] 

3  [The  smilings  of  thy  face, 
How  amiable  they  are  ! 

'Tis  heaven  to  rest  in  thine  embia 
And  nowhere  else  but  there.] 

4  [To  thee,  and  thee  alone, 
The  angels  owe  their  bliss : 

They  sit  around  thy  gracious  throne. 
And  dwell  where  Jesus  is.] 


M 


Book  II.]  HYMN  94.  ft! 

5  [Not  all  the  harps  above 

Can  make  a  heavenly  place. 
If  God  his  residence  remove, 
Or  but  conceal  his  face.] 
fJ  Nor  earth,  nor  all  the  sky, 
Can  one  delight  afford  : 
No,  not  a  drop  of  real  joy 
Without  thy  presence,  Lord. 
7  Thou  art  the  sea  of  love 

Where  all  my  pleasures  roll; 
The  circle  where  my  passions  rHb\ 
And  centre  of  my  soul. 
3  [To  thee  my  spirits  fly 
With  infinite  desire  ; 
Vnd  yet  how  far  from  thee  I  lie  : 
Dear  Jesus,  raise  me  higher.] 

Hymn  94.    C.  H 

God  my  only  Happiness.     Fsal.  lxxiii,  25 

MY  God,  my  portion,  and  my  love, 
My  everlasting  all : 
I've  none  but  thee  in  heaven  above, 
Or  on  this  earthly  ball. 

2  [What  empty  things  are  all  the  skies. 

And  this  inferior  clod  ? 
There's  nothing  here  deserves  my  joys, 
There's  nothing  like  my  God.] 

3  [In  vain  the  bright,  the  burning  sun 

Scatters  his  feeble  light : 
"Tis  thy  sweet  beams  create  my  noon ;. 
If  thou  withdraw,  'tis  night. 
i  And  whilst  upon  my  restless  bed: 
Amongst  the  shades,  I  roll, 
If  my  Redemer  shows  his  head, 
'Tis  morning  with  my  soul.  ] 
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482  HYMN  95.  [Book  II 

5  To  thee  we  owe  our  wealth,  and  friends. 

And  health,  and  safe  abode  : 
Thanks  to  thy  name  for  meaner  things. 
But  they  are  not  my  God. 

6  How  vain  a  toy  is  glitt'ring  wealth, 

If  once  comparM  to  thee  ? 
Or  what's  my  safety,  or  my  health, 
Or  all  my  friends  to  me  ? 

7  Were  I  possessor  of  the  earth, 

And  call'd  the  stars  my  own  : 
Without  thy  graces  and  thyself, 
I  were  a  wretch  undone ! 
3  Let  others  stretch  their  arms  like  seas- 
And  grasp  in  all  the  shore  ; 
Grant  me  the  visits  of  thy  face, 
And  I  desire  no  more. 

Hymn  05.    C.  M. 

Look  on  him  whom  they  pierced,  and  mourn. 

INFINITE  grief!  amazing  wo! 
Behold  my  bleeding  Lord  ! 
Hell  and  the  Jews  conspir'd  his  death. 
And  us'd  the  Roman  sword. 

2  Oh,  the  sharp  pangs  of  smarting  pain 

My  dear  Redeemer  bore  ! 
When  knotty  whips  and  ragged  thorns. 
His  sacred  body  tore  ! 

3  But  knotty  whips  and  ragged  thorns, 

In  vain  do  I  accuse  ! 
In  vain  I  blame  the  Roman  bands. 
And  the  more  spiteful  Jews. 

4  'Twas  you,  my  sins,  my  cruel  sins, 

His  chief  tormentors  were  ; 
Each  of  my  crimes  became  a  nail. 
And  unbelief  the  spear. 


Book  II.]  HYMN  97.  483 

5  'Twas  you  that  pulPd  the  vengeance  down 

Upon  his  guiltless  head  : 
Break,  break,  my  heart,  O  burst  mine  eyes, 
And  let  my  sorrows  bleed. 

6  Strike,  mighty  grace,  my  flinty  soul, 

Till  melting  waters  flow, 
And  deep  repentance  drown  mine  eyes 
In  undissembled  wo. 

Hymn  96.     C.  M. 

Distinguishing  Love  ;  or,  Angels  punished  and  Men  saved 

DOWN  headlong  from  their  native  skies 
The  rebel  angels  fell ; 
And  thunderbolts  of  flaming  wrath 
Pursu'd  them  deep  to  hell. 
*2  Down  from  the  top  of  earthly  bliss 
Rebellious  man  was  hurl'd  ; 
And  Jesus  stoop'd  beneath  the  grave. 
To  reach  a  sinking  world. 

3  O,  love  of  infinite  degree  ! 

Unmeasurable  grace! 
Must  heaven's  eternal  Darling  die. 
To  save  a  trait'rous  race  ? 

4  Must  angels  sink  for  ever  down, 

And  burn  in  quenchless  fire, 
While  God  forsakes  his  shining  throne. 
To  raise  us,  wretches,  higher  ? 

5  O,  for  this  love,  let  earth  and  skies 

With  hallelujahs  ring, 
And  the  full  choir  of  human  tongues 
All  hallelujahs  sing. 

Hymn  97.     L.  M.    The  same. 

FROM  heaven  the  sinning  angels  fell, 
And  wrath  and  darkness  chain'd  them  down 


184  HYMN  98.  [Book  II 

But  man,  vile  man,  forsook  his  bliss, 

And  mercy  lifts  him  to  a  crown. 
:l  Amazing  work  of  sovereign  grace, 

That  could  distinguish  rebels  so  ! 

Our  guilty  treasons  cali'd  aloud 
§|For  everlasting  fetters  too. 
•3  To  thee,  to  thee,  almighty  Love, 

Our  souls,  our  selves,  our  all  we  pay  ; 

Millions  of  tongues  shall  sound  thy  praise 

On  the  bright  hills  of  heavenly  day. 

Hymn  98.    C.  M. 

Hardness  of  Heart  complained  of. 

MY  heart,  how  dreadful  hard  it  is" 
How  heavy  here  it  lies  ; 
Heavy  and  cold  within  my  breast, 
Just  like  a  rock  of  ice  1 
J  Sin,  like  a  raging  tyrant,  sits 
Upon  this  flinty  throne, 
And  every  grace  lies  bury'd  deep 
Beneath  this  heart  of  stone. 

3  How  seldom  do  1  rise  to  God, 

Or  taste  the  joys  above  ! 
This  mountain  presses  down  my  faith 
And  chills  my  flaming  love. 

4  When  smiling  mercy  courts  my  soui, 

With  all  its  heavenly  charms, 
This  stubborn,  this  relentless  thing. 
Would  thrust  it  from  my  arms. 

5  Against  the  thunders  of  thy  word, 

Rebellious  I  have  stood; 
My  heart,  it  shakes  not  at  the  wrath 
And  terrors  of  a  God. 

6  Dear  Saviour,  steep  this  rock  of  minf 

In  thine  own  crimson  sea ! 


Book  II.]  HYMN  100.  485 

None  but  a  bath  of  blood  divine 
Can  melt  the  flint  away. 

Hymn  99,    c.  M. 

The  Book  of  God's  Decrees. 

LET  the  whole  race  of  creatures  lie 
Abas'd  before  their  God; 
What'er  his  sovereign  voice  has  form'd 
He  governs  with  a  nod. 
'1  [Ten  thousand  ages  ere  the  skies 
Were  into  motion  brought, 
All  the  long  years  and  worlds  to  come 
Stood  present  to  his  thought. 
3  There's  not  a  sparrow,  or  a  worm, 
But's  found  in  his  decrees ; 
He  raises  monarchs  to  their  throne. 
And  sinks  them  as  he  please.] 
1  If  light  attends  the  course  I  run, 
'Tis  he  provides  those  rays  ; 
And  'tis  his  hand  that  hides  my  sun, 
If  darkness  cloud  my  days. 
3  Yet  I  would  not  be  much  concern'd. 
Nor  vainly  long  to  see 
The  volumes  of  his  deep  decrees, 
What  months  are  writ  for  me. 
6  When  he  reveals  the  book  of  life. 
O,  may  I  read  my  name 
Amongst  the  chosen  of  his  love, 
The  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

Hymn  100.    L.  M. 

The  Presence  of  Christ  is  the  Life  of  my  Soul. 

HOW  full  of  anguish  is  the  thought, 
How  it  distracts  and  tears  my  heart. 
If  God  at  last,  my  sovereign  Judge, 
Should  frown  and  bid  my  soul  "  Depart !'' 
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m  HYMN  100.  [Book  II, 

2  Lord,  when  I  quit  this  earthly  stage, 
Where  shall  I  fly  but  to  thy  breast  ? 
For  I  have  sought  no  other  home ; 
For  I  have  learn'd  no  other  rest. 

3  I  cannot  live  contented  here 
Without  some  glimpses  of  thy  face  ; 
And  heaven,  without  thy  presence  there, 
Will  be  a  dark  and  tiresome  place. 

4  When  earthly  cares  engross  the  day, 
And  hold  my  thoughts  aside  from  thee. 
The  shining  hours  of  cheerful  light 
Are  long  and  tedious  years  to  me. 

b  And  if  no  evening  visits  paid 

Between  my  Saviour  and  my  soul, 

How  dull  the  night !  how  sad  the  shade 

How  mournfully  the  minutes  roll ! 
(5  This  flesh  of  mine  might  learn  as  soon 

To  live,  yet  part  with  all  my  blood  ; 

To  breathe,  when  vital  air  is  gone, 

Or  thrive  and  grow  without  my  food. 

7  [Christ  is  my  light,  my  life,  my  care, 
My  blessed  hope,  my  heavenly  prize 
Dearer  than  all  my  passions  are, 

My  limbs,  my  bowels,  or  my  eyes. 

8  The  strings  that  twine  about  my  heart. 
Tortures  and  racks  may  tear  them  orT . 
But  they  can  never,  never  part 

W'rth  their  dear  hold  of  Christ,  my  love. | 

9  [My  God !  and  can  an  humble  child, 
That  loves  thee  with  a  flame  so  high. 
£e  ever  from  thy  face  exiPd, 
Without  the  pity  of  thine  eye  ? 

10  Impossible  ! — F^r  thine  own  hands 
Have  ty'd  my  heart  so  fast  to  thee, 
And  in  thy  book  the  promise  stands, 
That  where  thou  art  thy  friends  must  be.] 


Book  II.]  HYMN  102.  487 

II  y  in  it  101,    C.  M. 

The  World's  three  chief  Teinpiations. 

WHEN  in  the  light  of  faith  divine 
We  look  on  things  below, 
Honour,  and  gold,  and  sensual  joy, 
How  vain  and  dang'rous  too. 

2  [Honour's  a  puff  of  noisy  breath  : 

Yet  men  expose  their  blood, 
And  venture  everlasting  death, 
To  gain  that  airy  good. 

3  While  others  starve  the  nobler  mind. 

And  feed  on  shining  dust, 
They  rob  the  serpent  of  his  food, 

T'  indulge  a  sordid  lust.] 
1  The  pleasures  that  allure  our  sense. 

Are  dang'rous  snares  to  souls  : 
There's  but  a  drop  of  flatt'ring  sweet. 

And  dash'd  with  bitter  bowls. 
5  God  is  mine  all-sufficient  good. 

My  portion  and  my  choice  ; 
In  him  my  vast  desires  are  fill'd, 

And  all  my  powers  rejoice. 
♦  i  In  vain  the  world  accosts  my  ear, 

And  tempts  my  heart  anew  ; 
I  cannot  buy  your  bliss  sojdear. 

Xor  part  with  heaven  for  you. 

Hymn  102.    L.  M. 

A  happy  Resurrection^ 

NO,  I'll  repine  at  death  no  more, 
But,  with  a  cheerful  gasp,  resign 
To  the  cold  dungeon  of  the  grave 
These  dying,  withering  limbs  of  mine 
'2  Let  worms  devour  my  wasting  flesh, 
And  crumble  all  my  bones  to  dust. 


488  HYMN  103.  [Book  II 

My  God  shall  raise  my  frame  anew, 
At  the  revival  of  the  just. 

3  Break,  sacred  morning,  thro'  the  skies, 
Bring  that  delightful,  dreadful  day  ; 

Cut  short  the  hours,  dear  Lord,  and  come. 
Thy  ling'ring  wheels,  how  long  they  stay. 

4  [Our  weary  spirits  faint  to  see 
The  light  of  thy  returning  face, 
And  hear  the  language  of  those  lips 
Where  God  has  shed  his  richest  grace.] 

5  [Haste  then,  upon  the  wings  of  love, 
Rouse  all  the  pious  sleeping  clay, 
That  we  may  join  in  heavenly  joys, 
And  sing  the  triumphs  of  the  day.] 

Hymn  103.    C.  M. 

Christ's  Commission.    John  iii.  16, 17. 

COME,  happy  souls,  approach  your  God 
With  new  melodious  songs; 
Come,  tender  to  almighty  grace 
The  tributes  of  your  tongues. 

2  So  strange,  so  boundless  was  the  love 

That  pity'd  dying  men, 
The  Father  sent  his  equal  Son 
To  give  them  life  again. 

3  Thy  hands,  dear  Jesus  were  not  arm'd 

With  a  revenging  rod, 
No  hard  commission  to  perform 
The  vengeance  of  a  God  1 

4  But  all  was  mercy,  all  was  mild, 

And  wrath  forsook  the  throne, 
When  Christ  on  the  kind  errand  came. 
And  brought  salvation  down. 

5  Here,  sinners,  you  may  heal  your  wounds. 

And  wipe  your  sorrows  dry ; 


R 


Book  II.]  HYMN  105.  489 

Trust  in  the  mighty  Saviour's  name, 
And  you  shall  never  die. 
ti  See,  dearest  Lord,  our  willing  souls 
Accept  thine  otier'd  grace  ; 
We  bless  the  great  Redeemer's  love, 
And  give  the  Father  praise. 

13  \  11111    104.     S.  M.     The  same. 
A1SE  your  triumphant  songs 
To  an  immortal  tune, 
Let  tne  wide  earth  resound  the  deeds 
Celestial  grace  has  done. 

2  Sing  how  eternal  love 
Its  chief  Beloved  chose, 

And  bid  him  raise  our  wretched  rac<~ 
From  their  abyss  of  woes. 

3  His  hand  no  thunder  bears, 
Nor  terror  clothes  his  brow  ; 

No  bolts,  to  drive  our  guilty  souls 
To  fiercer  flames  below. 

4  'Twas  mercy  filPd  the  throne, 
And  wrath  stood  silent  by, 

When  Christ  was  sent  with  pardons,  down 

To  rebels  doom'd  to  die. 
.">  Now,  sinners,  dry  your  tears, 

Let  hopeless  sorrow  cease ; 
Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  love, 

And  take  the  offer'd  peace. 
<i  Lord,  we  obey  thy  call : 

We  lay  an  humble  claim 
To  the  salvation  thou  hast  brought. 

And  love  and  praise  thy  name. 

II  y  in n  105.    c.  M 

Repentance  flouring  from  the  Patience  of  God. 

AND,  are  we  wretches  yet  alive  ? 
And  do  we  yet  rebel  ? 


490  HYMN  106.  [Book  II, 

'Tis  boundless,  'tis  amazing  love 
That  bears  us  up  from  hell ! 

2  The  burden  of  our  weighty  guilt 

Would  sink  us  down  to  flames ; 
And  threat 'ning  vengeance  rolls  above. 
To  crush  our  feeble  frames. 

3  Almighty  goodness  cries, 4'  Forbear !'" 

And  straight  the  thunder  stays ; 
And  dare  we  now  provoke  his  wrath, 
And  weary  out  his  grace  ? 

4  Lord,  we  have  long  abus'd  thy  love, 

Too  long  indulged  our  sin  ; 
Our  aching  hearts  e'en  bleed  to  see 
What  rebels  we  have  been. 

5  No  more,  ye  lusts,  shall  ye  command, 

No  more  will  we  obey ; 
Stretch  out,  O  God,  thy  conquering  hand 
And  drive  thy  foes  away.  • 

Hymn  106.    C.  M 

Repentance  at  the  Cross. 

OH !  if  my  soul  was  form'd  for  wo. 
How  would  I  vent  my  sighs  ! 
Repentance  should,  like  rivers,  flow 
From  both  my  streaming  eyes. 

2  'Twas  for  my  sins,  my  dearest  Lord 

Hung  on  the  cursed  tree, 
And  groan'd  away  a  dying  life 
For  thee,  my  soul,  for  thee. 

3  Oh !  how  1  hate  those  lusts  of  mine 

That  crucify'd  my  God  ! 
Those  sins  that  piere'd  and  nail'd  his"  flesh 
Fast  to  the  fatal  wood. 

4  Yes,  my  Redeemer,  they  shall  die, 

My  heart  has  so  decreed  ; 


Book  II.]  HYMN  107.  491 

Nor  will  1  spare  the  guilty  things 

That  made  my  Saviour  bleed.  . 
5  Whilst,  with  a  melting  broken  heart. 

My  murder'd  Lord  I  view, 
I'll  raise  revenge  against  my  sins, 

And  slay  the  murd'rers  too. 

Hymn  107.    C.  M. 

Tlie  everlasting  Absence  of  God  Intolerable, 

THAT  awful  day  will  surely  come, 
Th'  appointed  hour  makes  haste. 
When  I  must  stand  before  my  Judge 
And  pass  the  solemn  test. 

2  Thou  lovely  Chief  of  all  my  joys, 

Thou  Sovereign  of  my  heart, 
How  could  I  bear  to  hear  thy  voice 
Pronounce  the  sound,  "Depart  V 

3  [The  thunder  of  that  dismal  word 

Would  so  torment  my  ear, 
4T  would  tear  my  soul  asunder,  Lord. 
With  most  tormenting  fear.] 

4  [What,  to  be  banish'd  for  my  life, 

And  yet  forbid  to  die  ! 

To  linger  in  eternal  pain, 

Yet  death  for  ever  fly !] 

5  Oh,  wretched  state  of  deep  despair- 

To  see  my  God  remove, 
And  fix  my  doleful  station  where 
I  must  not  taste  his  love  ! 

6  Jesus,  I  throw  my  arms  around 

And  hang  upon  thy  breast ; 
Without  a  gracious  smile  from  thee 
My  spirit  cannot  rest. 

7  O  !  tell  me  that  my  worthless  name 

Is  graven  on  thy  hands, 


492  HYMN  109.  [Book  If 

Show  me  some  promise  in  thy  book, 
Where  my  salvation  stands. 
8  [Give  me  one  kind,  assuring  word, 
To  sink  my  fears  again, 
\nd  cheerfully,  my  soul  shall  wait 
Her  threescore  years  and  ten.] 
Hymn  108.    CM. 

Access  to  the  Throne  of  Grace  by  a  Mediator. 

COME,  let  us  lift  our  joyful  eyes 
Up  to  the  courts  above, 
And  smile  to  see  our  Father  there 
Upon  a  throne  of  love. 
'2  Once  'twas  a  seat  of  dreadful  wrath, 
And  shot  devouring  flame  ; 
Our  God  appear'd  consuming  fire, 
And  vengeance  was  his  name. 
3  Rich  were  the  drops  of  Jesus'  blood 
That  calm'd  his  frowning  face, 
That  sprinkled  o'er  the  burning  throne. 
And  turn'd  the  wrath  to  grace. 
1  Now  we  may  bow  before  his  feet, 
And  venture  near  the  Lord, 
No  fiery  cherub  guards  his  seat. 
Nor  double-flaming  sword. 
5  The  peaceful  gates  of  heavenly  bliss 
Are  open'd  by  the  Son  : 
High  let  us  raise  our  notes  of  praise, 
And  reach  th1  Almighty  throne. 
G  To  thee  ten  thousand  thanks  we  bring. 
Great  Advocate  on  high  ; 
And  glory  to  th1  eternal  King 
Who  lays  his  fury  by. 

B3y mu   109.    L.  M. 

The  Darkness  of  Providence. 

LOUD,  we  adore  thy  vast  designs, 
Th'  obscure  abvss  of  Providence. 


Book  II.]  HYMN  110.  49; 

Too  deep  to  sound  with  mortal  lines, 

Too  dark  to  view  with  feeble  sense. 
'2  Now  thou  array'st  thine  awful  face 

In  angry  frowns  without  a  smile: 

We,  thro'  the  cloud  believe  thy  grace, 

Secure  of  thy  compassion  still. 
-3  Thro'  seas  and  storms  of  deep  distress 

We  sail  by  faith,  and  not  by  sight, 

Faith  guides  us  in  the  wilderness, 

Thro'  all  the  briars  and  the  night. 
i  Dear  Father,  if  thy  lifted  rod 

Resolve  to  scourge  us  here  below, 

Still  we  must  lean  upon  our  God, 

Thine  arm  shall  bear  us  safely  through, 

II}  mil  110.    S.  M. 

Triumph  over  Death,  in  Hope  of  the  Resurrection. 

AND  diust  this  body  die  ? 
This  mortal  frame  decay  1 
And  must  these  active  limbs  of  mine 
Lie  mould'ring  in  the  clay  ? 
'I  Corruption,  earth,  and  worms, 
Shall  but  refine  this  flesh, 
Till  my  triumphant  spirit  comes. 
To  put  it  on  afresh. 
3  God,  my  Redeemer,  lives, 
And  often  from  the  skies 
Looks  down,  and  watches  all  my  dust, 
Till  he  shall  bid  it  rise. 
1  Array'd  in  glorious  grace 

Shall  these  vile  bodies  shine, 
And  every  shape,  and  every  face. 
Look  heavenly  and  divine. 
>  These  lively  hopes  we  owe 
To  Jesus'  dying  love  ; 
42 


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49,4  HYMN  11L  [Book  II, 

We  would  adore  his  grace  below, 
And  sing  his  power  above. 

6  Dear  Lord  accept  the  praise 
Of  these  our  humble  songs, 
Till  tunes  of  nobler  sound  we  raise, 
With  our  immortal  tongues. 

Hymn  111.    CM. 

Thanksgiving  for  Victory;  or,  God' s  Dominion  and  our  Deliverance. 

ION  rejoice  and  Judah  sing, 
The  Lord  assumes  his  throne ; 
Come,  let  us  own  the  heavenly  King. 
And  make  his  glories  known. 

3  The  great,  the  wicked,  and  the  proud, 
From  their  high  seats  are  hurl'd : 
Jehovah  rides  upon  a  cloud, 
And  thunders  thro'  the  world. 

3  He  reigns  upon  th'  eternal  hills, 
Distributes  mortal  crowns ; 

Empires  are  fix'd  beneath  his  smiles. 
And  totter  at  his  frowns. 

4  Navies,  that  rule  the  ocean  wide, 
Are  vanquish'd  by  his  breath ; 

And  legions,  arm'd  with  power  and  pride. 
Descend  to  watVy  death. 

3  Let  tyrants  make  no  more  pretence 
To  vex  our  happy  land  ; 
Jehovah's  name  is  our  defence  ; 
Our  buckler  is  his  hand. 

6  [Still  may  the  King  of  grace  descend 
To  rule  us  by  his  word  ; 
And  all  the  honours  we  can  give 
Be  offer'd  to  the  Lord.] 


Book  II.]  HYMN  113.  495 

Hymn  112.    L.  M. 

Angels  ministering  to  Christ  and  the  Saints. 

GREAT  God  !  to  what  a  glorious  height 
Hast  thou  advanc'd  the  Lord,  thy  Son  ! 
Angels,  in  all  their  robes  of  light, 
Are  made  the  servants  of  his  throne. 
;2  Before  his  feet  thine  armies  wait, 
And,  swift  as  flames  of  fire,  they  move, 
To  manage  his  affairs  of  state, 
In  works  of  vengeance  and  of  love. 

3  His  orders  run  thro1  all  the  hosts, 
Legions  descend  at  his  command, 

To  shield  and  guard  our  native  coasts. 
When  foreign  rage  invades  our  land. 

4  Now  are  they  sent  to  guide  our  feet 
Up  to  the  gates  of  thine  abode, 
Thro'  all  the  dangers  that  we  meet, 
In  travelling  the  heavenly  road. 

v5  Lord,  when  I  leave  this  mortal  ground, 
And  thou  shalt  bid  me  rise  and  come, 
Send  a  beloved  angel  down 
Safe  to  conduct  my  spirit  home. 

Hymn  113.    C.  M.  Thesarm. 

THE  majesty  of  Solomon, 
How  glorious  to  behold  ! 
The  servants  waiting  round  his  throne 
The  iv'ry,  and  the  gold  ! 
*2  But,  mighty  God  !  thy  palace  shines 
With  far  superior  beams  ; 
Thine  angel-guards  are  swift  as  winds, 
Thy  ministers  are  flames. 
3  [Soon  as  thine  only  Son  had  made 
His  entrance  on  the  earth, 
A  shining  army  downward  fled. 
To  celebrate  his  birth. 


490  HYMN  114.  [Book  I 

4  And,  when  oppress'd  with  pains  and  fears 

On  the  cold  ground  he  lies, 
Behold,  a  heavenly  form  appears 
T'  allay  his  agonies.] 

5  Now  to  the  hands  of  Christ,  our  King, 

Are  all  their  legions  given ; 
They  wait  upon  his  saints,  and  bring 

His  chosen  heirs  to  heaven. 
(i  Pleasure  and  praise  run  thro'  their  host. 

To  see  a  sinner  turn, 
That  Satan  has  a  captive  lost, 

And  Christ  a  subject  born. 
7  But  there's  an  hour  of  brighter  joy. 

When  he  his  angels  sends 
Obstinate  rebels  to  destroy, 

And  gather  in  his  friends. 
3  0 !  could  I  say,  without  a  doubt, 

There  shall  my  soul  be  found, 
Then  let  the  great  archangel  shout, 

And  the  last  trumpet  sound. 

Hymn  114.    C.  M. 

Christ's  Death,  Victory,  and  Dominion. 
SING  my  Saviour's  wondrous  death 
He  conquer'd  when  he  fell ; 
"  'Tis  finish'd  !"  said  his  dying  breath. 
And  shook  the  gates  of  hell. 
2  "  1Tis  finish'd  !"  our  Immanuel  cries. 
The  dreadful  work  is  done  ! 
Hence  shall  his  sovereign  throne  arise. 
His  kingdom  is  begun. 
-J  His  cross,  a  sure  foundation  laid 
For  glory  and  renown, 
When,  thro'  the  regions  of  the  dead 
He  pass'd  to  reach  the  crown. 


i 


Book  II.]  HYMN  116.  49: 

4  Exalted  at  his  Father's  side 

Sits  our  victorious  Lord  ; 
To  heaven  and  hell  his  hands  divide 
The  vengeance  or  reward. 

5  The  saints,  from  his  propitious  eye. 

Await  their  several  crowns, 
And  all  the  sons  of  darkness  fly 
The  terror  of  his  frowns. 

Hymn  115.    CM. 

God  the  Avenger  of  his  Saints;  or,  his  Kingdom  Supreme. 

HIGH  as  the  heavens  above  the  ground 
Pceigns  the  Creator  God  ; 
Wide  as  the  whole  creation's  bound 
Extends  his  awful  rod. 
:2  Let  princes  of  exalted  state 
To  him  ascribe  their  crown, 
Render  their  homage  at  his  feet, 
And  cast  their  glories  down. 

3  Know  that  his  kingdom  is  supreme, 

Your  lofty  thoughts  are  vain  ; 
He  calls  you  gods,  that  awful  name  ! 
But  ye  must  die  like  men. 

4  Then  let  the  sovereigns  of  the  globe 

Not  dare  to  vex  the  just ; 
He  puts  on  vengeance,  like  a  robe. 
And  treads  the  worms  to  dust. 

5  Ye  judges  of  the  earth,  be  wise, 

And  think  of  heaven  with  fear ; 
The  meanest  saint  that  you  despise 
Has  an  Avenger  there. 

Hymn  116.    C.  M. 

Mercies  and  Thanks. 

HOW  can  1  sink  with  such  a  pro]- 
As  my  eternal  God, 

42* 


493  HYMN  118.  [Book  (f. 

Who  bears  the  earth's  huge  pillars  up, 
And  spreads  the  heavens  abroad  ? 

2  How  can  I  die  while  Jesus  lives, 

Who  rose  and  left  the  dead ; 
Pardon  and  grace  my  soul  receives 
From  thine  exalted  head. 

3  All  that  I  am,  and  all  1  have, 

Shall  be  for  ever  thine  ! 
Whate'er  my  duty  bids  me  give, 

My  cheerful  hands  resign. 
1  Yet,  if  I  might  make  some  reserve. 

And  duty  did  not  call, 
I  love  my  God  with  zeal  so  great, 

That  I  should  give  him  all. 

Hymn  117.    L.  M. 

Living  and  Dying  with  God  present. 

1  CAN  NOT  bear  thine  absence,  Lord, 
My  life  expires  if  thou  depart : 

Be  thou,  my  heart,  still  near  my  God, 

And  thou,  my  God,  be  near  my  heart. 
2  I  was  not  born  for  earth  or  sin, 

Nor  can  I  live  on  things  so  vile  ; 

Yet  I  will  stay  my  Father's  time, 

And  hope  and  wait  for  heaven  awhile. 
•}  Then,  dearest  Lord,  in  thine  embrace, 

Let  me  resign  my  fleeting  breath, 

And,  with  a  smile  upon  my  face, 

Pass  the  important  hour  of  death. 

Hymn  118,    L.  Bf. 

The  Priesthood  of  Christ. 

BLOOD  has  a  voice  to  pierce  the  skies, 
"  Revenge  !"  the  blood  of  Abel  cries  : 
1'ut  the  dear  stream,  when  Christ  was  slain. 
Speaks  peace  as  loud  from  every  vein. 


Book  II.]  HYMN  119.  499 

;2  Pardon  and  peace  from  God  on  high  ; 

Behold  he  lays  his  vengeance  by; 

And  rebels,  that  deserve  his  sword. 

Become  the  fav'rites  of  the  Lord. 
3  To  Jesus  let  our  praises  rise, 

Who  gave  his  life  a  sacrifice : 

Now  he  appears  before  his  God, 

\nd  for  our  pardon  pleads  his  blood. 

11  y in li  119.    C.  M. 

The  holy  Scriptures. 

LADEN  with  guilt,  and  full  of  fears. 
I  fly  to  thee  my  Lord ; 
And  not  a  glimpse  of  hope  appears 
But  in  thy  written  word. 
*2  The  volume  of  my  Father's  grace 
Does  all  my  grief  assuage  ; 
Here  I  behold  my  Saviour's  face 
Almost  in  every  page. 

3  This  is  the  field  where  hidden  lies 

The  pearl  of  price  unknown  ; 
That  merchant  is  divinely  wise 
Who  makes  the  pearl  his  own. 

4  Here  consecrated  water  flows 

To  quench  my  thirst  of  sin  ; 
Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  crows. 
Nor  danger  dwells  therein. 

5  This  is  the  judge,  that  ends  the  strife 

Where  wit  and  reason  fail, 
My  guide  to  everlasting  life 

Thro'  all  this  gloomy  vale. 
<i  O,  may  thy  counsels,  mighty  God. 

My  roving  feet  command  ! 
Xor  I  forsakethe  happy  road 

That  leads  to  thy  right  hand. 


500  HYMN  121.  [Book  ft, 

Hymn    120.    S.  M. 

The  Law  and  Gospel  joined  in  Scripture. 

THE  Lord  declares  his  will, 
And  keeps  the  world  in  awe  ; 
Amidst  the  smoke  on  Sinai's  hill 
Breaks  out  his  fiery  law. 
'2  The  Lord  reveals  his  face ; 
And,  smiling  from  above, 
Sends  down  the  gospel  of  his  grace. 
Th'  epistles  of  his  love. 

3  The  sacred  words  impart 

Our  Maker's  just  commands  ; 
The  pity  of  his  melting  heart, 
And  vengeance  of  his  hands. 

4  [Hence  we  awake  our  fear, 

We  draw  our  comfort  hence ; 
The  arms  of  grace  are  treasur'd  here, 
And  armour  of  defence. 

5  We  learn  Christ  crucify'd, 

And  here  behold  his  blood  : 
All  arts  and  knowledges  beside 
Will  do  us  little  good.] 

6  We  read  the  heavenly  word, 

We  take  the  offer'd  grace, 
Obey  the  statutes  of  the  Lord, 
And  trust  his  promises. 

7  In  vain  shall  Satan  rage 

Against  a  book  divine, 
Where  wrath  and  lightning  guard  the  page. 
Where  beams  of  mercy  shine. 

Hymn  121.    L.  M. 

The  Law  and  Gospel  distinguished. 

THE  law  commands,  and  makes  us  know 
What  duties  to  our  God  we  owe. 


Book  II.]  HYMN  123.  5W 

But  His  the  gospel  must  reveal 
Where  lies  our  strength  to  do  his  will. 

2  The  law  discovers  guilt  and  sin, 

And  shows  how  vile  our  hearts  have  been  : 
Only  the  gospel  can  express 
Forgiving  love,  and  cleansing  grace. 

3  What  curses  doth  the  law  denounce 
Against  the  man  that  fails  but  once  ? 
But,  in  the  gospel  ,  Christ  appears 
Pard'ning  the  guilt  of  num'rous  years. 

1  My  soul,  no  more  attempt  to  draw 
Thy  life  and  comfort  from  the  law ; 
Fly  to  the  hope  the  gospel  gives  : 
The  man  that  trusts  the  promise  lives. 

Hymn  122.    L.  M, 

Retire tivent  and  Meditation. 

MY  God,  permit  me  not  to  be 
A  stranger  to  myself  and  thee, 
Amidst  a  thousand  thoughts  I  rove, 
Forgetful  of  my  highest  love. 

2  Why  should  my  passions  mix  with  earth. 
And  thus  debase  my  heavenly  birth  ? 
Why  should  1  cleave  to  things  below, 
And  let  my  God,  my  Saviour,  go  ? 

3  Call  me  away  from  flesh  and  sense, 

One  sovereign  word  can  draw  me  thence  ; 
I  would  obey  the  voice  divine, 
And  all  inferior  joys  resign. 
I  Be  earth,  with  all  her  scenes,  withdrawn  . 
Let  noise  and  vanity  begone : 
In  secret  silence  of  the  mind, 
My  heaven,  and  there  my  God,  I  find. 
Hymn   123.    L.  M. 

The  Benefit  of  Public  Ordinances. 

AWAY  from  every  mortal  care, 
Away  from  earth  our  souls  retreat ; 


502  HYMN  124.  [Book  II 

We  leave  this  worthless  world  afar, 
And  wait  and  worship  near  thy  seat. 

2  Lord,  in  the  temple  of  thy  grace, 
We  see  thy  feet,  and  we  adore  ; 
We  gaze  upon  thy  lovely  face, 

And  learn  the  wonders  of  thy  power. 

3  While  here  our  various  wants  we  mourn. 
United  groans  ascend  on  high  ; 

And  prayers  produce  a  quick  return 
Of  blessings  in  variety. 

4  If  Satan  rage,  and  sin  grows  strong, 
Here  we  receive  some  cheering  word  ; 
We  gird  the  gospel-armour  on, 

To  fight  the  battles  of  the  Lord. 

5  Or,  if  our  spirit  faints  and  dies, 

(Our  conscience  gall'd  with  inward  stings,; 
Here  doth  the  righteous  Sun  arise, 
With  healing  beams  beneath  his  wings. 

6  Father !  my  soul  would  still  abide 
Within  thy  temple  near  thy  side  ; 
But  if  my  feet  must  hence  depart, 
Still  keep  thy  dwelling  in  my  heart. 

Hymn  124.    C   M. 

Moses,  Aaron,  and  Joshua. 

}  nniS  not  the  law  of  ten  commands 

JL    On  holy  Sinai  given, 
Or  sent  to  men  by  Moses'  hands, 

Can  bring  us  safe  to  heaven. 

2  'Tis  not  the  blood  which  Aaron  spilt, 

Nor  smoke  of  sweetest  smell, 
Can  buy  a  pardon  for  our  guilt, 
Or  save  our  souls  from  hell. 

3  Aaron,  the  priest,  resigns  his  breath, 

At  God's  immediate  will, 


Book  II.]  HYMN  126.  303 

And  in  the  desert  yields  to  death, 

Upon  th'  appointed  hill. 
4  And  thus,  on  Jordan's  yonder  side, 

The  tribes  of  Israel  stand, 
While  Moses  bow'd  his  head  and  died 

Short  of  the  promis'd  land. 
3  Israel  rejoice,  now  Joshua*  leads, 

He1ll  bring  your  tribes  to  rest ; 
So  far  the  Saviour's  name  exceeds 

The  ruler  and  the  priest. 

Hymn  135.    L.  M. 

Faith  and  Repentance,  Unbelief  and  Impenitence. 

LIFE  and  immortal  joys  are  given 
To  souls  that  mourn  the  sins  they've  done : 

Children  of  wrath  made  heirs  of  heaven, 

By  faith  in  God's  eternal  Son. 
*2  Wo  to  the  wretch  who  never  felt 

The  inward  pangs  of  pious  grief! 

But  adds  to  all  his  crying  guilt 

The  stubborn  sin  of  unbelief. 
3  The  law  condemns  the  rebel  dead, 

Under  the  wrath  of  God  he  lies  ; 

He  seals  the  curse  on  his  own  head. 

And  with  a  double  vengeance  dies. 

Hymn  136.    c.  M. 

God  glorified  in  the  Gospel. 

THE  Lord,  descending  from  above, 
Invites  his  children  near  ; 
While  pow'r,  and  truth,  and  boundless  love, 
Display  his  glories  here. 
•2  Here,  in  thy  gospel's  wondrous  frame, 
Fresh  wisdom  we  pursue  ; 
*  Joshua,  the  same  with  Jesu<=,  which  signifies  a  Savioor- 


504  HYMN  127.  [Book  II. 

A  thousand  angels  learn  thy  name, 
Beyond  whate'er  they  knew. 

3  Thy  name  is  writ  in  fairest  lines, 
Thy  wonders  here  we  trace ; 
Wisdom  thro'  all  the  myst'ry  shines, 
And  shines  in  Jesus'  face. 

1  The  law  its  best  obedience  owes 
To  our  incarnate  God  ; 
And  thy  revenging  justice  shows 
Its  honours  in  his  blood. 

<j  But  still  the  lustre  of  thy  grace 
Our  warmer  thoughts  employs, 
Gilds  the  whole  scene  with  brighter  rays, 
And  more  exalts  our  joys. 

Hymn  127.    L.  M. 

Circumcision  and  Baptism.    (Written  only  for  those  whopr&ctue 
infant  baptism.) 

THUS  did  the  sons  of  Abra'm  pass 
Under  the  bloody  seal  of  grace  : 
The  young  desciples  bore  the  yoke, 
Till  Christ  the  painful  bondage  broke. 

*J  By  milder  ways  doth  Jesus  prove 
His  Father's  cov'nant  and  his  love ; 
He  seals  to  saints  his  glorious  grace, 
And  not  forbids  their  infant  race. 

)j  Their  seed  is  sprinkled  with  his  blood, 
Their  children  set  apart  for  God  ; 
His  Spirit  on  their  offspring  shed, 
Like  water  pour'd  upon  the  head. 

4  Let  every  saint,  with  cheerful  voice, 
In  this  large  covenant  rejoice  ; 
Young  children  in  their  early  days 
Shall  give  the  God  of  Abra'm  praise. 


Book  If.]  HYMN  129.  505 

Hymn  128.    C.  M. 

Corrupt  Nature  jrom  Adam. 

BLESS'D  with  the  joys  of  innoceno 
Adam,  our  father,  stood, 
Till  he  debas'd  his  soul  to  sense, 
And  ate  th'  unlawful  food. 
*2  Now  we  are  born  a  sensual  race, 
To  sinful  joys  inclin'd  ; 
Reason  hath  lost  its  native  place, 
And  flesh  enslaves  the  mind. 
\  While  flesh,  and  sense,  and  passion  reigns. 
Sin  is  the  sweetest  good  : 
We  fancy  music  in  our  chains, 
And  so  forget  the  load. 
1  Great  God  !  renew  our  ruin'd  frame  : 
Our  broken  powers  restore  ; 
Inspire  us  with  an  heavenly  flame. 
And  flesh  shall  reign  no  more. 
5  Eternal  Spirit !  write  thy  law 
Upon  our  inward  parts, 
And  let  the  second  Adam  draw 
His  image  on  our  hearts. 

Hymn  129.    L.  M. 

We  walk  by  Faith,  not  by  Sight. 

}  FTVS  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come 

JL    We  walk  thro'  deserts  dark  as  night ; 

Till  we  arrive  at  heaven  our  home, 

Faith  is  our  guide,  and  faith  our  light. 
%2  The  want  of  sight  she  well  supplies; 

She  makes  the  pearly  gates  appear  : 

Far  into  distant  worlds  she  pries, 

And  brings  eternal  glories  near. 
3  Cheerful  we  tread  the  desert  through. 

While  faith  inspires  a  heavenly  ray, 
43 


506  HYMN  130.  [Book  II. 

Tho1  lions  roar  and  tempests  blow, 
And  rocks  and  dangers  fill  the  way. 

4  So  Abra'm,  by  divine  command, 
Left  his  own  house  to  walk  with  God : 
His  faith  beheld  the  promis'd  land, 
And  fir'd  his  zeal  along  the  road. 

Hymn  ISO.    C.  M. 

The  new  Creation. 

ATTEND  while  God's  exalted  Son 
Doth  his  own  glory  shew ; 
"  Behold  I  sit  upon  my  throne, 
"  Creating  all  things  new. 

2  "  Nature  and  sin  are  past  away, 

"  And  the  old  Adam  dies  ; 
"  My  hands  a  new  foundation  lay— 
"  See  the  new  world  arise  ! 

3  "  I'll  be  a  Sun  of  righteousness, 

"  To  the  new  heavens  I  make  ; 
a  None  but  the  new-born  heirs  of  grace 
"  My  glories  shall  partake." 

1  Mighty  Redeemer!  set  me  free 
From  my  old  state  of  sin  ; 
O,  make  my  soul  alive  to  thee 
Create  new  powers  within  : 

5  Renew  mine  eyes,  and  form  mine  ears, 
And  mould  my  heart  afresh ; 
Give  me  new  passions,  joys  and  fears. 
And  turn  the  stone  to  flesh. 

(»  Far  from  the  regions  of  the  dead, 
From  sin,  and  earth,  and  hell  ; 
In  the  new  world  that  grace  hath  made 
I  would  for  ever  dwell. 


BookIL]  HYMN  13-2.  ffli 

Hymn  131.    L.  M. 

Tlie  Excellency  of  the  Christian  Religion. 

LET  everlasting  glories  crown 
Thy  head,  my  Saviour,  and  my  Lord ; 
Thy  hands  have  brought  salvation  down, 
And  writ  the  blessings  in  thy  word. 
'2  [What  if  we  trace  the  globe  around 
And  search  from  pole  to  pole  again, 
There  shall  be  no  religion  found 
So  just  to  God,  so  safe  for  man.] 

3  In  vain  the  trembling,  conscience  seeks 
Some  solid  ground  to  rest  upon  ; 
With  long  despair  the  spirit  breaks, 
Till  we  apply  to  Christ  alone. 

4  How  well  thy  blessed  truths  agree  ! 
How  wise  and  holy  thy  commands ! 
Thy  promises,  how  firm  they  be ! 
How  firm  our  hope  and  comfort  stands  ! 

-5  Not  the  feign'd  field  of  heathenish  bliss 

Could  raise  such  pleasures  in  the  mind  ; 

Nor  does  the  Turkish  paradise 

Pretend  to  joys  so  well  refin'd. 
»3  Should  all  the  forms  that  men  devise, 

Assault  my  faith  with  treach'rous  art. 

Fd  call  them  vanity  and  lies, 

And  bind  the  gospel  to  my  heart. 

Hymn  139.    C.  M 

The  Offices  of  Christ. 

WE  bless  the  Prophet  of  the  Lord, 
That  comes  with  truth  and  grace  ; 
Jesus,  thy  Spirit  and  thy  word 
Shall  lead  us  in  thy  ways. 
*2  We  rev'rence  our  High  Priest  above 
Whooffer'd  up  his  blood, 


308  HYMN  134.  [Book  II 

And  lives  to  carry  on  his  love 

By  pleading  with  our  God. 
3  We  honour  our  exalted  King  ; 

How  sweet  are  his  commands  ! 
He  guards  our  souls  from  hell  and  sin 

By  his  almighty  hands. 
1  Hosanna  to  his  glorious  name, 

Who  saves  by  different  ways  : 
His  mercies  lay  a  sovereign  claim 

To  our  immortal  praise. 

Hymn  133.    L.  M. 

The  Operations  of  the  Holy  Spirit. 

ETERNAL  Spirit !  we  confess, 
And  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  grace 
Thy  power  conveys  our  blessings  down 
From  God  the  Father  and  the  Son. 

2  Enlighten'd  by  thine  heavenly  ray, 
Our  shades  and  darkness  turn  to  day ; 
Thine  inward  teachings  make  us  know 
Our  danger  and  our  refuge  too. 

3  Thy  power  and  glory  work  within, 
And  break  the  chains  of  reigning  sin  ; 
Do  our  imperious  lusts  subdue, 

And  form  our  wretched  hearts  anew. 

4  The  troubled  conscience  knows  thy  voice. 
Thy  cheering  words  awake  our  joys  : 
Thy  words  allay  the  stormy  wind, 

And  calm  the  surges  of  the  mind. 

Hymn  134.    C.  M. 

Circumcision  abolished. 

THE  promise  was  divinely  free. 
Extensive  was  the  grace  ; 
"•I  will  the  God  of  Abra'm  be, 
"  And  of  his  num'rous  race,', 


Book  II.]  HYMN  13G.  -509 

4J  He  said,  and  with  a  bloody  seal 
Confirm'd  the  words  he  spoke  ; 
Long  did  the  sons  of  Abra'm  feel 
The  sharp  and  painful  yoke  : 
3  Till  God's  own  Son,  descending  low. 
Gave  his  own  flesh  to  bleed  ; 
And  Gentiles  taste  the  blessings  now, 
From  the  hard  bondage  freed. 
i  The  God  of  Abra'm  claims  our  praise  : 
His  promises  endure  ; 
And  Christ,  the  Lord,  in  gentler  ways. 
Makes  the  salvation  sure. 

Hymn  135.    L.  M. 

Types  and  Prophecies  of  Christ. 

BEHOLD  the  woman's  promis'd  seed  ! 
Behold  the  great  Messiah  come  ! 

Behold  the  prophets  all  agreed 

To  give  him  the  superior  room. 
*2  Abra'm,  the  saint,  rejoic'd  of  old, 

When  visions  of  the  Lord  he  saw  : 

Moses,  the  man  of  God,  foretold 

This  great  Fulfiller  of  his  law. 
3  The  types  bore  witness  to  his  name, 

Obtain'd  their  chief  design,  and  ceas'd  : 

The  incense,  and  the  bleeding  lamb, 

The  ark,  the  altar,  and  the  priest. 
i  Predictions  in  abundance  meet, 

To  join  their  blessings  on  his  head  : 

Jesus,  we  worship  at  thy  feet, 

And  nations  own  the  promis'd  Seed. 

Hymn  136.    L.  M 

Miracles  at  the  Birth  of  Christ. 

THE  King  of  glory  sends  his  Son 
To  make  his  entrance  on  this  earth  ; 
43* 


:>iO  HYMN  137.  [Book  H 

Behold  the  midnight  bright  as  noon, 
And  heavenly  hosts  declare  his  birth. 

3  About  the  young  Redeemer's  head  ! 
What  wonders  and  what  glories  meet ! 
An  unknown  star  arose  and  led 

The  eastern  sages  to  his  feet. 

o  Simeon  and  Anna  both  conspire 
The  infant  Saviour  to  proclaim  ; 
Inward  they  felt  the  sacred  fire, 
And  bless'd  the  babe  and  own'd  his  name. 

4  Let  Jews  and  Greeks  blaspheme  aloud, 
And  treat  the  holy  child  with  scorn  ; 
Our  souls  adore  th'  eternal  God 

Who  condescended  to  be  born. 


B 


Ilynm  137.    L.  M. 

Miracles  in  the  Life,  Death,  and  Resurrection  of  Christ 
EHOLD,  the  blind  their  sight  receive ! 


Behold,  the  dead  awake  and  live  ! 
The  dumb  speak  wonders  !  and  the  lame 
Leap  like  the  hart,  and  bless  his  name  ! 

'I  Thus  doth  th'  eternal  Spirit  own 
And  seal  the  mission  of  his  Son  ; 
The  Father  vindicates  his  cause, 
While  he  hangs  bleeding  on  the  cross. 

3  He  dies  !  the  heavens  in  mourning  stood  ; 
He  rises  and  appears  a  God  ! 
Behold  the  Lord  ascending  high, 
No  more  to  bleed  no  more  to  die. 

1  Hence  and  for  ever  from  my  heart. 
I  bid  my  doubts  and  fears  depart ; 
And  to  those  hands  my  soul  resign , 
Which  bear  credentials  so  divine. 


Book  II.]  HYMN  139.  511 

Hymn  138.    L.  M 

The  Power  of  the  Gospel. 

THIS  is  the  word  of  truth  and  love. 
Sent  to  the  nations  from  above  ; 

Jehovah  here  resolves  to  shew 

What  his  almighty  grace  can  do. 
"2  This  remedy  did  wisdom  find, 

To  heal  diseases  of  the  mind ; 

This  sovereign  balm,  whose  virtues  can 

Restore  the  ruin'd  creature,  man. 
3  The  gospel  bids  the  dead  revive, 

Sinners  obey  the  voice  and  live  ; 

Dry  bones  are  rais'd,  and  cloth'd  afresh. 

And  hearts  of  stone  are  turn'd  to  flesh  ; 
1  [Where  Satan  reign 'd,  in  shades  of  night. 

The  gospel  strikes  a  heavenly  light ; 

Our  lusts  its  wondrous  power  controls. 

And  calms  the  rage  of  angry  souls. 

5  Lions,  and  beasts  of  savage  name, 
Put  on  the  nature  of  the  lamb ; 
While  the  wide  world  esteems  it  strange. 
Gaze,  and  admire,  and  hate  the  change, 

6  May  but  this  grace  my  soul  renew, 
Let  sinners  gaze  and  hate  me  too  ; 
The  word  that  saves  me  does  engage 
A  sure  defence  from  all  their  rage. 

Hymn  130.    L.  M. 

The  Example  of  Christ. 

MY  dear  Redeemer,  and  my  Lord, 
I  read  my  duty  in  thy  word, 
13ut  in  thy  life  the  law  appears, 
Drawn  out  in  living  characters. 
2  Such  was  thy  truth,  and  such  thy  zeal, 
Such  def  'rence  to  thy  Father's  will. 


51$  HYMN  140.  [Book  II. 

Such  love,  and  meekness  so  divine, 

1  would  transcribe  and  make  them  mine. 

3  Cold  mountains,  and  the  midnight  air, 
Witness'd  the  fervour  of  thy  prayer; 
The  desert  thy  temptations  knew, 
Thy  conflict,  and  thy  victr'y  too. 

1  Be  thou  my  pattern  ;  make  me  bear 
More  of  thy  gracious  image  here  ! 
Then  God,  the  Judge,  shall  own  my  name 
Amongst  the  followers  of  the  Lamb. 

Hymn  140.    C.  M. 

The  Examples  of  Christ  and  the  Saints. 

Gi  IVE  me  the  wings  of  faith,  to  rise 
J  Within  the  veil,  and  see 
The  saints  above,  how  great  their  joys. 
How  bright  their  glories  be  ! 

42  Once  they  were  mourning  here  below, 
And  wet  their  couch  with  tears ; 
They  wrestled  hard,  as  we  do  now, 
With  sins,  and  doubts,  and  fears. 

3  I  ask  them,  whence  their  vict'ry  came  ' 
They,  with  united  breath, 
Ascribe  their  conquest  to  the  Lamb, 
Their  triumph,  to  his  death. 

1  Theymark'd  the  footsteps  that  he  trod. 
(His  zeal  inspir'd  their  breast :) 
And,  following  their  incarnate  God, 
Possess'd  the  promis'd  rest. 

5  Our  glorious  Leader  claims  our  praise 
For  his  own  pattern  given, 
While  the  long  cloud  of  witnesses 
Show  the  same  path  to  heaven. 


Book  II.]  HYMN  1 42.  513 

Hymn  141.    CM. 

Faith  assisted  by  Sense;  or.  Preaching,  Baptism,  and  the  Lord^ 
Supper. 

MY  Saviour  God,  my  sovereign  Prince 
Reigns  far  above  ihe  skies  ; 
But  brings  his  graces  down  to  sense 
And  helps  m>  faith  to  rise. 
*2  My  eyes  and  ears  shall  bless  his  name. 
They  read  and  hear  his  word  : 
My  touch  and  taste  shall  do  the  same. 
When  they  receive  the  Lord. 
3  Baptismal  water  is  designM 
To  seal  his  cleansing  grace, 
While  at  his  feast  of  bread  and  wine, 
He  gives  his  saints  a  place. 
1  But  not  the  waters  of  a  flood 
Can  make  my  flesh  so  clean, 
As  by  his  Spirit  and  his  blood 
He'll  wash  my  soul  from  sin. 

5  Not  choicest  meats,  or  noblest  wines, 

So  much  my  heart  refresh, 
As  when  my  faith  goes  thro'  the  signs. 
And  feeds  upon  his  flesh. 

6  I  love  the  Lord  who  stoops  so  low, 

To  give  his  word  a  seal : 
But  the  rich  grace  his  hands  bestow. 
Exceeds  the  figures  still. 

Hymn   142.    S.  M. 

Faith  in  Christ  our  Sacrifice. 

*OT  all  the  blood  of  beasts, 
On  Jewish  altars  slain, 
Could  give  the  guilty  conscience  peace, 
Or  wash  away  the  stain. 

But  Christ,  the  heavenly  Lamb, 
Takes  all  our  sins  awav  : 


N' 


314  HYMN  144.  [Book  II. 

A  sacrifice  of  nobler  name, 
And  richer  blon,!  man  they. 

3  My  faith  would  lay  her  hand 

On  that  dear  head  of  thine, 
While,  like  a  penitent  I  stand, 
And  there  confess  my  sin. 

4  My  soul  looks  back  to  see 

The  burdens  thou  didst  bear, 
When  hanging  on  the  cursed  tree, 
And  hopes  her  guilt  was  there. 

5  Believing,  we  rejoice 

To  see  the  curse  remove; 
We  bless  the  Lamb  with  cheerful  voicc; 
And  sing  his  bleeding  love. 

Hymn  143.    C.  M. 

Flesh  and  Spirit. 

WHAT  different  powers  of  grace  and  sin 
Attend  oui  mortal  state  ! 
I  hate  the  thoughts  that  work  within, 
And  do  the  works  I  hate. 
*2  Now  I  complain,  and  groan,  and  die, 
While  sin  and  Satan  reign  ; 
Now  raise  my  songs  of  triumph  nigh, 
For  grace  prevails  again. 

3  So  darkness  struggles  with  the  light. 

Till  perfect  day  arise, 
Water  and  fire  maintain  the  fighi 
Until  the  weaker  dies. 

4  Thus  will  the  flesh  and  spirit  strive, 

And  vex  and  break  my  peace  ; 
But  I  shall  quit  th?s  mortal  life, 
And  sin  for  ever  cease. 

Hymn  144.    L.  M. 

The  Effusion  of  the  Spit  it ;  or,  the  Success  of  the  Gospel, 

GREAT  was  th<   day,  the  joy  was  great. 
When  the  divine  disciples  met ; 


Book  II.]  HYMN  145.  51*> 

Whilst  on  their  heads  the  Spirit  came, 

And  sat  like  tongues  of  cloven  flame. 
*?   What  gifts,  what  miracles  he  gave! 

And  power  to  kill,  and  power  to  save  ! 

Furnish'd  their  tongues  with  wondrous  words, 

Instead  of  shields,  and  spears,  and  swords. 
->  Thus  arm'd,  he  sent  his  champions  forth, 

From  east  to  west,  from  south  to  north; 

11  Go  !  and  assert  your  Saviour's  cause : 

"  Go  !  spread  the  myst'ry  of  his  cross/' 
1  These  weapons  of  the  holy  war, 

Of  what  almighty  force  they  are, 

To  make  our  stubborn  passions  bow. 

And  lay  the  proudest  rebel  low. 

5  Nations,  the  learned  and  the  rude, 
Are  by  these  heavenly  arms  subdu'd  ; 
While  Satan  rages  at  his  loss, 

And  hates  the  doctrine  of  the  cross. 

6  Great  King  of  Grace  !  my  heart  subdue  : 
I  would  be  led  in  triumph  too, 

A  willing  captive  to  my  Lord, 
And  sing  the  vict'ries  of  his  word. 

Hymn  145.    C.  M. 

Sight  through  a  Glass,  and  face  to  face. 

I  LOVE  the  windows  of  thy  grace, 
Thro1  which  my  Lord  is  seen, 
And  long  to  meet  my  Saviour's  face, 
Without  a  glass  between. 
'2  O,  that  the  happy  hour  were  come, 
To  change  my  faith  to  sight ! 
I  shall  behold  my  Lord  at  home, 
In  a  diviner  light. 
,  3  Haste,  my  beloved ;  and  remove 
These  interposing  days  ; 


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516  HYMN  147.  [Book  11, 

Then  shall  my  passions  all  be  love, 
And  all  my  powers  be  praise. 

Hymn  1  46.    L.  M. 

The  Vanity  of  Creatures  ;  or,  no  Rest  on  Earth. 

MAN  hath  a  soul  of  vast  desires, 
He  burns  within  with  restless  fires ; 

Tost  to  and  fro,  his  passions  fly 

From  vanity  to  vanity. 
*3  In  vain  on  earth  we  hope  to  find 

Some  solid  good  to  fill  the  mind  ; 

We  try  new  pleasures  ;  but  we  feel 

The  inward  thirst  and  torment  still. 
;>  So,  when  a  raging  fever  burns, 

We  shift  from  side  to  side  by  turns ; 

And  'tis  a  poor  relief  we  gain, 

To  change  the  place  but  keep  the  pain. 
4  Great  God  !  subdue  this  vicious  thirst. 

This  love  to  vanity  and  dust ! 

Cure  the  vile  fever  of  the  mind, 

And  feed  our  souls  with  joys  refin'd* 

Hymn  147.    c.  M. 

The  Creation  of  the  World.     Gen.  i. 
"OW  let  a  spacious  world  arise, v 
Said  the  Creator  Lord  ; 
At  once  th1  obedient  earth  and  skies 
Rose  at  his  sovereign  word. 
*2  [Dark  was  the  deep  ;  the  waters  lay 
Confus'd,  and  drown'd  the  land  ; 
He  call'd  the  light,  the  new-born  day 
Attends  on  his  command. 
3  He  bids  the  clouds  ascend  on  high  : 
The  clouds  ascend,  and  bear, 
A  wat'ry  treasure  to  the  sky, 
And  float  on  softer  air. 


N' 


Book  11.]  HYMN  147. 

1  The  liquid  element  below 
Was  gather'd  by  his  hand  ; 
The  rolling  seas  together  flow, 
And  leave  the  solid  land. 

i   With  herbs  and  plants,  (a  flow'ry  birth, ] 
The  naked  globe  he  crown'd, 
Ere  there  was  rain  to  bless  the  earth. 
Or  sun  to  warm  the  ground. 

U   Then  he  adorn'd  the  upper  skies: 
Behold  the  sun  appears  ; 
The  moon  and  stars  in  order  rise 
To  mark  out  months  and  years. 

7  Out  of  the  deep  th1  almighty  King 

Did  vital  beings  frame, 
The  painted  fowls  of  every  wing, 
And  fish  of  every  name.] 

8  lie  gave  the  lion  and  the  worm 

At  once  their  wondrous  birth, 

And  grazing  beasts,  of  various  form. 

Rose  from  the  teeming  earth. 

'*  Adam  was  form'd  of  equal  clay, 
Tho'  sovereign  of  the  rest, 
Design'd  for  nobler  ends  than  they, 
With  God's  own  image  bless'd. 

.  10  Thus,  glorious  in  the  Maker's  eye, 
The  young  creation  stood  ; 
He  saw  the  building  from  on  high  ; 
His  word  pronounc'd  it  good. 

11  Lord,  while  the  frame  of  nature  stand*. 
Thy  praise  shall  fill  my  tongue; 
But  the  new  world  of  grace  demands 
A  more  exalted  song. 
44 


D 


51S  HYMN  149.  [Book  IJ. 

Hymn  148.    CM. 

God  reconciled  in  Christ. 

,EAREST  of  all  the  names  above. 
My  Jesus,  and  my  God, 
Who  can  resist  thy  heavenly  love, 
Or  trifle  with  thy  blood  ? 

2  'Tis  by  the  merits  of  thy  death 

The  Father  smiles  again  ; 
'Tis  by  thine  interceding  breath 
The  Spirit  dwells  with  men. 

3  Till  God  in  human  flesh  I  see, 

My  thoughts  no  comfort  find  ; 
The  holy,  just,  and  sacred  Three. 
Are  terrors  to  my  mind. 

4  But  if  Immanuel's  face  appear, 

My  hope,  my  joy  begins  : 
His  name  forbids  my  slavish  fear. 
His  grace  removes  my  sins. 

5  While  Jews  on  their  own  law  rely. 

And  Greeks  of  wisdom  boast, 
T  love  th'  incarnate  mystery, 
And  there  I  fix  my  trust. 

Hymn  149.    CM. 

Honour  to  Magistrates;  ort  Government  from  God. 

ETERNAL  Sovereign  of  the  sky. 
And  Lord  of  all  below, 
We  mortals  to  thy  Majesty 
Our  first  obedience  owe. 
2  Our  souls  adore  thy  throne  supreme. 
And  bless  thy  providence, 
For  magistrates  of  meaner  name, 
Our  glory  and  defence. 
?>  [The  crowns  of  righteous  princes  shine 
With  ravs  above  the  rest. 


Book  II.]  HYMN  151.  519 

Where  laws  and  liberties  combine 
To  make  the  nation  bless'd.] 

1  Kingdoms  on  firm  foundations  stand, 

While  virtue  rinds  reward  ; 
And  sinners  perish  from  the  land 

By  justice  and  the  sword. 
5  Let  Cesar's  due  be  ever  paid 

To  Cesar  and  his  throne  ; 
But  consciences  and  souls  were  made 

To  be  the  Lord's  alone. 

Hymn  loO.     C.  M. 

The  Deceitfulness  of  Sin. 

SIN  hath  a  thousand  treach'rous  arts 
To  practise  on  the  mind ; 
With  flatt'ring  looks  she  tempts  our  hearts, 
Bui  leaves  a  sting  behind. 

2  With  names  of  virtue  she  deceives 

The  aged  and  the  young ; 
And  while  the  heedless  wretch  believes, 
She  makes  his  fetters  strong. 

3  She  pleads  for  all  the  joys  she  brings, 

And  gives  a  fair  pretence ; 
But  cheats  the  soul  of  heavenly  things. 
And  chains  it  down  to  sense. 
1  So  on  a  tree  divinely  fair, 
Grew  the  forbidden  food  ; 
Our  mother  took  the  poison  there, 
And  tainted  all  her  blood. 

Hymn  lot.    L.  M. 

Prophecy  and  Inspiration. 

}  F¥l  WAS  by  an  order  from  the  Lord, 

JL    The  ancient  prophets  spoke  his  word  ; 
His  Spirit  did  their  tongues  inspire, 
And  warm'd  their  hearts  with  heavenly  fire. 


520  HYMN  152.  [Book 

2  The  works  and  wonders  which  they  wrought 
Confirm'd  the  messages  they  brought; 
The  prophet's  pen  succeeds  his  breath. 

To  save  the  holy  words  from  death. 

3  Great  God  !  mine  eyes  with  pleasure  look 
On  the  dear  volume  of  thy  book; 
There  my  Redeemer's  facf,  I  see, 

And  read  his  name  who  died  for  me. 
1  Let  the  false  raptures  of  the  mind 
Be  lost  and  vanish  in  the  wind  ; 
Here  I  can  fix  my  hope  secure  ; 
This  is  thy  word  and  must  endure. 

Hymn  152.    c.  M. 

Sinai  and  Zion.     Heb.  xii.  18,  Sac. 

NOT  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord, 
The  tempest,  fire,  and  smoke  ; 
Not  to  the  thunder  of  that  word, 
Which  God  on  Sinai  spoke  ; 

2  But  we  are  come  to  Zion's  hill, 

The  city  of  our  God, 
Where  milder  worlds  declare  his  will. 
And  spread  his  love  abroad. 

3  Behold  th1  innumerable  host 

Of  angels  cloth'd  in  light! 
Behold  the  spirits  of  the  just, 
Whose  faith  is  turn'd  to  sight ! 

4  Behold  the  bless'd  assembly  there, 

Whose  names  are  writ  in  heaven 
And  God,  the  Judge  of  all,  declares 
Their  vilest  sins  forgiven. 

5  The  saints  on  earth,  and  all  the  dead. 

But  one  communion  make ; 
All  join  in  Christ,  their  living  head, 
And  of  his  grace  partake, 


Book  II.]  HYMN  154.  o'tt 

G  In  such  society  as  this 

My  weary  soul  would  rest ; 
The  man  that  dwells  where  Jesus  is 
Must  be  for  ever  bless'd. 

Hymn  153.    €.  M. 

The  Distemper,  Folly,  and  Madness  of  Sin . 

SIN,  like  a  venomous  disease, 
Infects  our  vital  blood  : 
The  only  balm  is  sovereign  grace, 
And  the  physician,  God. 
*2  Our  beauty  and  our  strength  are  fled, 
And  we  draw  near  to  death ; 
But  Christ,  the  Lord,  recalls  the  dead 
With  his  almighty  breath. 
3  Madness,  by  nature,  reigns  within, 
The  passions  burn  and  rage, 
Till  God's  own  Son,  with  skill  divine. 
The  inward  fire  assuage. 
1  [We  lick  the  dust,  we  grasp  the  wind. 
And  solid  good  despise  ; 
Such  is  the  folly  of  the  mind, 
Till  Jesus  makes  us  wise. 
5  We  give  our  souls  the  wounds  they  feel, 
We  drink  the  pois'nous  gall, 
And  rush  with  fury  down  to  hell ; 
But  heaven  prevents  the  fall.] 
*i  [The  man  possess'd  among  the  tombs, 
Cuts  his  own  flesh  and  cries ; 
He  foams  and  raves  till  Jesus  comes, 
And  the  foul  spirit  flies.] 

Hymn  154.    L.  M. 

Self-Righteousness  Insufficient. 

WHERE  are  the  mourners,''*  saith  the  Lord. 
"  That  wait  and  tremble  at  my  word  ? 

*  Isaiah  1.  10,11. 
44* 


522  HYMN  155.  [Book  IL 

"  That  walk  in  darkness  all  the  day  ? 

"  Come,  make  my  name  your  trust  and  stay, 

2  "  No  works  nor  duties  of  your  own 
ft  Can  for  the  smallest  sin  atone  ; 

"  *The  robes  that  nature  may  provide. 
"  Will  not  your  least  pollutions  hide. 

3  "  The  softest  couch  that  nature  knows, 
"  Can  give  the  conscience  no  repose : 

"  Look  to  my  righteousness  and  live ; 
<;  Comfort  and  peace  are  mine  to  give.] 

4  "  Ye  sons  of  pride,  that  kindle  coals 

"  With  your  own  hands,  to  warm  your  sou!>. 
"  Walk  in  the  light  of  your  own  fire, 
"  Enjoy  the  sparks  that  ye  desire  : 

5  "  This  is  your  portion  at  my  hands, 

"  Hell  vvaits  you  with  her  iron  bands  ; 
'•'-  Ye  shall  lie  down  in  sorrow  there, 
"In  death,  in  darkness,  and  despair/" 
Hymn  155.    CM 

Christ  our  Passover. 

LO,  the  destroying  angel  flies 
To  Pharaoh's  stubborn  land  ! 
The  pride  and  flower  of  Egypt  dies 
By  his  vindictive  hand. 

2  He  pass'd  the  tents  of  Jacob  o'er. 

Nor  pour'd  the  wrath  divine  ; 
He  saw  the  blood  on  every  door, 
And  bless'd  the  peaceful  sign. 

3  Thus  the  appointed  Lamb  must  bleed. 

To  break  th'  Egyptian  yoke; 

Thus  Israel  is  from  bondage  freed. 

And  'scapes  the  angel's  stroke. 

i  Lord,  if  my  heart  were  sprinkled  too. 

With  blood  so  rich  as  thine, 

*  Isaiah  xxviii.  22. 


Book  II.]  HYMN  156.  523 

Justice  no  longer  would  pursue 

This  guilty  soul  of  mine. 
5  Jesus,  our  passover,  was  slain, 

And  has  at  once  procur'd 
Freedom  from  Satan's  heavy  chain. 

And  God's  avenging  sword. 

Hymn  156.    C.  M. 

Presumption  and  Despair  ;  or,  Satan's  various  Temptation*. 

I  HATE  the  tempter  and  his  charms, 
I  hate  his  flatting  breath  ; 
The  serpent  takes  a  thousand  forms 
To  cheat  our  souls  to  death. 

2  He  feeds  our  hopes  with  airy  dreams, 

Or  kills  with  slavish  fear ; 
And  holds  us  still  in  wide  extremes, 
Presumption  or  despair. 

3  Now  he  persuades,  "  How  easy  His 

"  To  walk  the  road  to  heaven  : 
"  Anon,  he  swells  our  sins,  and  cries, 
"  They  cannot  be  forgiven.1" 
J  [He  bids  young  sinners,  "Yet  forbear. 
"  To  think  of  God  or  death  ; 
••For  prayer  and  devotion  are 
"  But  melancholy  breath.1' 
~>  He  tells  the  aged,  "  They  must  die 
"  And  'tis  too  late  to  pray  ; 
;;  In  vain  for  mercy  now  they  cry, 
"  For  they  have  lost  their  day."] 
t)  Thus  he  supports  his  cruel  throne 
By  mischief  and  deceit, 
And  drags  the  sons  of  Adam  down 
To  darkness  and  the  pit. 
7  Almighty  God,  cut  short  his  powci. 
Let  him  in  darkness  dwell : 


524  HYMN  158.  [Book  II-. 

And  that  he  vex  the  earth  no  more, 
Confine  him  down  to  hell. 

Hymn  157.    CM.     The  same. 

NOW  Satan  comes  with  dreadful  roar, 
And  threatens  to  destroy  ; 
He  worries  whom  he  can't  devour 
With  a  malicious  joy. 
*2  Ye  sons  of  God,  oppose  his  rage : 
Resist,  and  he'll  be  gone ; 
Thus  did  our  dearest  Lord  engage 
And  vanquish  him  alone. 

3  Now  he  appears  almost  divine ! 

Like  innocence  and  love  ; 
But  the  old  serpent  lurks  within, 
When  he  assumes  the  dove. 

4  Fly  from  the  false  deceiver's  tongue, 

Ye  sons  of  Adam,  fly ! 
Our  parents  found  the  snare  too  strong. 
Nor  should  the  children  try. 

Hymn  158,    L.  M. 

Few  saved  ;  or,  the  almost  Christian,  the  Hypocrite,  and  the  Aposiate 

BROAD  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death. 
And  thousands  walk  together  there  : 
But  wisdom  shows  a  narrow  path, 
With  here  and  there  a  traveller. 

2  "  Deny  thyself,  and  take  thy  cross," 
Is  the  Redeemer's  great  command ! 
Nature  must  count  her  gold  but  dross. 
If  she  would  gain  this  heavenly  land. 

3  The  fearful  soul,  that  tires  and  faints, 
And  walks  the  ways  of  God  no  more. 
Is  but  esteem'd  almost  a  saint, 

And  makes  his  own  destruction  sure. 


Book  II.]  HYMN  1G0.  525 

1  Lord,  let  not  all  my  hopes  be  vain, 
Create  my  heart  entirely  new  ; 
Which  hypocrite  could  ne'er  attain, 
Which  false  apostates  never  knew. 

Hymn  159.    c.  M. 

An  Unconverted  State ;  or,  Converting  Grace, 

GREAT  King  of  glory  and  of  grace  ' 
We  own  with  humble  shame 
How  vile  is  our  degen'rate  race, 
And  our  first  father's  name.] 
*2  From  Adam  flows  our  tainted  blood. 
The  poison  reigns  within  ; 
Makes  us  averse  to  all  that's  good. 
And  willing  slaves  to  sin. 
3  [Daily  we  break  thy  holy  laws, 
And  then  reject  thy  grace  ; 
Engag'd  in  the  old  serpent's  cause, 
Against  our  Maker's  face.] 
1  We  live  estrang'd  afar  from  God, 
And  love  the  distance  well ; 
With  haste,  we  run  the  dang'rous  road 
That  leads  to  death  and  hell. 
.3  And  can  such  rebels  be  restor'd  ! 
Such  nature's  made  divine ! 
Let  sinners  see  thy  glory,  Lord, 
And  feel  this  power  of  thine. 
6  We  raise  our  Father's  name  on  hiffh, 

o 

Who  his  own  Spirit  sends 
To  bring  rebellious  strangers  nigh. 
And  turn  his  foes  to  friends. 

Hymn  160.    L.  M. 

Custom  in  Sin. 

LET  the  wild  leopards  of  the  wood 
Put  off  the  spots  that  nature  give- 


526  HYMN  161.  [Book  II. 

Then  may  the  wicked  turn  to  God, 
And  change  their  tempers  and  their  lives. 

2  As  well  might  Ethiopean  slaves 
Wash  out  the  darkness  of  their  skin  ; 
The  dead  as  well  may  leave  their  graves, 
As  old  transgressors  cease  to  sin. 

3  Where  vice  has  held  its  empire  long, 
'Twill  not  endure  the  least  control ; 
None  but  a  power  divinely  strong, 
Can  turn  the  current  of  the  soul. 

4  Great  God  !  I  own  thy  power  divine, 
That  works  to  change  this  heart  of  mine  ; 

1  would  be  form'd  anew,  and  bless 
The  wonders  of  creating  grace. 

Hymn  161.    CM. 

Christian  Virtues  ;  or,  the  Difficulty  of  Conversion. 

STRAIT  is  the  way,  the  door  is  strait 
That  leads  to  joys  on  high ; 
'Tis  but  a  few  that  find  the  gate, 
While  crowds  mistake  and  die. 

2  Beloved  self  must  bedeny'd, 

The  mind  and  will  re*  ew'd, 
Passion  suppress'd  and  patience  try'd, 
And  vain  desires  subdu'd. 

3  [Flesh  is  a  dangerous  foe  to  grace, 

Where  it  prevails  and  rules  ; 
Flesh  must  be  humbled,  pnde  abas'd, 
Lest  they  destroy  our  souls.] 

4  The  love  of  gold  be  banish'd  hence, 

(That  vile  idolatry,) 
And  every  member,  every  sense, 
In  sweet  subjection  lie. 

5  The  tongue,  that  most  unruly  power. 

Requires  a  strong  restraint : 


Book  II.]  HYMN  163.  ">27 

We  must  be  watchful  every  hour, 

And  pray,  but  never  faint. 
0  Lord,  can  a  feeble,  helpless  worm 

Fulfil  a  task  so  hard  ? 
Thy  grace  must  all  my  work  perform, 

And  give  the  free  reward. 

Hymn  162.    C.  M. 

The  Meditation  of  Heaven  ;  or,  the  Joys  oj  Faith. 

MY  thoughts  surmount  these  lower  skies. 
And  look  within  the  veil ; 
There  springs  of  endless  pleasure  rise, 
The  waters  never  fail. 
•2  There  1  behold,  with  sweet  delight, 
The  blessed  Three  in  One  ; 
And  strong  affections  fix  my  sight 
On  God's  incarnate  Son. 

3  His  promise  stands  for  ever  firm, 

His  grace  shall  ne'er  depart ; 
Me  binds  my  name  upon  his  arm, 
And  seals  it  on  his  heart. 

4  Light  are  the  pains  that  nature  brings 

How  short  our  sorrows  are, 
When,  with  eternal  future  things, 
The  present  we  compare  ! 

5  I  would  not  be  a  stranger  still 

To  that  celestial  place, 
Where  1  for  ever  hope  to  dwell 
Near  my  Redeemer's  face. 

Hymn  163.    C.  M. 

Complaint  of  Desertion  and  Temptation. 

DEAR  Lord !  behold  our  sore  distress, 
Our  sins  attempt  to  reign  ; 
Stretch  out  thine  arm  of  conquering  grace, 
And  let  thy  foes  be  slain. 


528  HYMN  164.  [Book  II 

2  [The  lion,  with  his  dreadful  roar, 

Affrights  thy  feeble  sheep ; 
Reveal  the  glory  of  thy  power, 
And  chain  him  to  the  deep. 

3  Must  we  indulge  a  long  despair? 

Shall  our  petitions  die? 
Our  mournings  never  reach  thine  ear. 

Nor  tears  affect  thine  eye  ?] 
1  If  thou  despise  a  mortal  groan, 

Yet  hear  a  Saviour's  blood  : 
An  Advocate  so  near  the  throne 

Pleads  and  prevails  with  God. 
">  He  brought  the  Spirit's  powerful  sword. 

To  slay  our  deadly  foes ; 
Our  sins  shall  die  beneath  thy  word, 

And  hell  in  vain  oppose. 
<>  How  boundless  is  our  Father's  grace, 

In  height,  and  depth,  and  length ! 
He  made  his  Son  our  righteousness, 

His  Spirit  is  our  strength. 

Hymu  164.    C.  M. 

The  End  of  the  World. 

WHY  should  this  earth  delight  us  so  ? 
Why  should  we  fix  our  eyes 
On  these  low  grounds,  where  sorrows  grow. 
And  every  pleasure  dies  ? 

2  While  time  his  sharpest  teeth  prepares 

Our  comforts  to  devour, 
There  is  a  land  above  the  stars, 
And  joys  above  his  power. 

3  Nature  shall  be  dissolv'd  and  die. 

The  sun  must  end  his  race, 
The  earth  and  sea  for  ever  fly 
Before  my  Saviour's  face. 


Book  II.]  HYMN  1G6.  529 

4  When  will  that  glorious  morning  rise  I 
When  the  last  trumpet  sound, 
Vnd  call  the  nations  to  the  skies 
From  underneath  the  ground  ? 

Hymn  16o.    C.  M. 

t'nfruitfidness,  Ignorance,  and  Unsanctijied  Effect i<> 

LONG  have  I  sat  beneath  the  sound 
Of  thy  salvation,  i^ord  ; 
But  still  how  weak  my  faith  is  found, 
And  knowledge  of  thy  word ! 

2  Oft  I  frequent  thy  holy  place, 

And  hear  almost  in  vain  ; 
How  small  a  portion  of  thy  grace 
My  mem'ry  can  retain  ! 

3  [My  dear  Almighty,  and  my  God. 

How  little  art  thou  known 
By  all  the  judgments  of  thy  rod 

And  blessings  of  thy  throne  ?] 
I  [How  cold  and  feeble  is  my  love  ! 

How  negligent  my  fear  ! 
How  low  my  hope  of  joys  above  ! 

How  few  affections  there ! 
3  Great  God!  thy  sovereign  power  impat; 

To  give  thy  word  success  ; 
Write  thy  salvation  in  my  heart, 

And  make  me  learn  thy  grace. 
6  [Show  my  forgetful  feet  the  way 

That  leads  to  joys  on  high  ; 
There  knowledge  grows  without  decay, 

And  love  shall  never  die.] 


H 


Hymn  166.    C.  M. 

The  Divine  Perfections. 

OW  shall  I  praise  th'  eternal  God. 
That  infinite  Unknown  I 
45 


530  HYMN  167.  [Book  IJ 

Who  can  ascend  his  high  abode, 

Or  venture  near  his  throne  ? 
'2  [The  great  Invisible  !  He  dwells 

Conceal'd  in  dazzling  light ; 
But  his  all-searching  eye  reveals 

The  secrets  of  the  night. 

3  Those  watchful  eyes,  that  never  sleep, 

Survey  the  world  around ; 
His  wisdom  is  a  boundless  deep, 
Where  all  our  thoughts  are  drown'd.] 

4  [Speak  we  of  strength  ?  his  arm  is  strong. 

To  save  or  to  destroy  ; 
Infinite  years  his  life  prolong, 
And  endless  is  his  joy.] 

5  [He  knows  no  shadow  of  a  change, 

Nor  alters  his  decrees  ; 
Firm  as  a  rock  his  truth  remains 
To  guard  his  promises.] 

6  [Sinners  before  his  presence  die  : 

How  holy  is  his  name  ! 
His  anger  and  his  jealousy 
Burn  like  devouring  flame.] 

7  Justice,  upon  a  dreadful  throne, 

Maintains  the  rights  of  God, 
While  mercy  sends  her  pardons  down. 
Bought  with  a  Saviour's  blood. 

8  Now  to  my  soul,  immortal  King, 

Speak  some  forgiving  word  ; 
Then  'twill  be  double  joy  to  sing 
The  glories  of  my  Lord. 

Hymn   167.    L.  M. 


G 


The  Divine  Perfections. 

HEAT  God  !  thy  glories  shall  employ 
My  holy  fear,  my  humble  joy  : 


Book  II.]  HYMN  167.  53i 

My  lips,  in  songs  of  honour,  bring 
Their  tribute  to  th'  eternal  King. 
'2  [Earth  and  the  stars,  and  worlds  unknown, 
Depend,  precarious,  on  his  throne  ; 
All  nature  hangs  upon  his  word, 
And  grace  and  glory  own  their  Lord.] 

3  [His  sovereign  power,  what  mortal  knows 
If  he  commands  who  dare  oppose  ? 
With  strength  he  girds  himself  around, 
And  treads  the  rebels  to  the  ground.]' 

4  [Who  shall  pretend  to  teach  him  skill, 
Or  guide  the  counsels  of  his  will  ? 
His  wisdom,  like  a  sea  divine. 
Flows  deep  and  high  beyond  our  line.] 

5  [His  name  is  holy,  and  his  eye 
Burns  with  immortal  jealousy  ; 

He  hates  the  sons  of  pride,  and  sheds 

His  fiery  vengeance  on  their  heads.] 
*3  [The  beamings  of  his  piercing  sight 

Bring  dark  hypocrisy  to  light ; 

Death  and  destruction  naked  lie, 

And  hell  uncover'd  to  his  eye.] 
7  [Th'  eternal  law  before  him  stands  ; 

His  justice,  with  impartial  hands, 

Divides  to  all  their  due  reward, 

Or  by  the  sceptre  or  the  sword.] 
S  [His  mercy,  like  a  boundless  sea, 

Washes  our  load  of  guilt  away  ; 

While  his  own  Son  came  down  and  died 

T'  engage  his  justice  on  our  side.] 
9  [Each  of  his  words  demands  my  faith. 

My  soul  can  rest  on  all  he  saith, 

His  truth  inviolably  keeps 

The  largest  promise  of  his  lips.] 


532  HYMN  169.  [Book  If, 

10  O,  tell  me  with  a  gentle  voice, 
"  Thou  art  my  God,"  and  I'll  rejoice  ! 
FilPd  with  thy  love,  I  dare  proclaim 
The  brightest  honours  of  thy  name. 

Hymn   168.     L.  M.     The  same. 

JEHOVAH  reigns,  his  throne  is  high, 
His  robes  are  light  and  majesty ; 
His  glory  shines  with  beams  so  bright 
No  mortal  can  sustain  the  sight. 

2  His  tenors  keep  the  world  in  awe  ; 
His  justice  guards  his  holy  law; 
His  love  reveals  a  smiling  face  ; 

His  truth  and  promise  seal  the  grace. 

3  Thro'  all  his  works  his  wisdom  shine?. 
And  baffles  Satan's  deep  designs  ; 
His  power  is  sovereign  to  fulfil 

The  noblest  counsels  of  his  will 

4  And  will  this  glorious  Lord  descend 
To  be  my  Father  and  my  Friend  ! 
Then  let  my  songs  with  angels  join  ; 
Heaven  is  secure  if  God  be  mine. 

Hymil   169,     Proper  Metre. 
As  the  148th  Psalm. 

THE  Lord  Jehovah  reigns, 
His  throne  is  built  on  high  ; 
The  garments  he  assumes 
Are  light  and  majesty  ; 
His  glories  shine 

With  beams  so  bright 
No  mortal  eye 
Can  bear  the  sight. 
i  The  thunders  of  his  hand 

Keep  the  wide  world  in  awe  ; 
His  wrath  and  justice  stand 
To  guard  his  holy  law ; 


Book  II.]  HYMN  170.  533 

And  where  his  love 
Resolves  to  bless, 
His  truth  confirms 
And  seals  the  grace. 
3  Thro'  all  his  ancient  works 
Surprising  wisdom  shines, 
Confounds  the  powers  of  hell, 
And  breaks  their  curs'd  designs ; 
Strong  is  his  arm, 
And  shall  fulfil 
His  great  decrees, 
His  sovereign  will. 
-I  And  can  this  mighty  King 
Of  glory  condescend  ? 
And  will  he  write  his  name, 
"  My  Father  and  my  Friend  !" 
I  love  his  name, 

I  love  his  word  ; 
Join  all  my  powers 
And  praise  the  Lord. 

Hymn  170.    L.  M. 

God  Incomprehensible  and  Sovereign. 

(fiAN  creatures  to  perfection  find*1 
J  Th1  eternal,  uncreated  mind? 
Or,  can  the  largest  stretch  of  thought 
Measure  and  search  his  nature  out? 

2  'Tis  high  as  heaven  !  'tis  deep  as  hell ! 
And  what  can  mortals  know  or  tell  ? 
His  glory  spreads  beyond  the  sky, 
And  all  the  shining  worlds  on  high. 

3  But  man,  vain  man,  would  fain  be  wise; 
Born  like  a  wild  young  colt,  he  flies 

*Job  xi.  7,  &c. 
45* 


534  HYMN  170.  fBoox  IT. 

Thro'  all  the  follies  of  his  mind, 
And  smells  and  snuffs  the  empty  wind, 

4  God  is  a  King  of  power  unknown, 
Firm  are  the  orders  of  his  throne ; 
If  he  resolve,  who  dare  oppose, 
Or  ask  him  why  or  what  he  does  ? 

5  He  wounds  the  heart,  and  he  makes  whole  ; 
He  calms  the  tempest  of  the  soul ; 
When  he  shuts  up  in  long  despair, 

Who  can  remove  the  heavy  bar  ? 

6  *He  frowns,  and  darkness  veils  the  moon. 
The  fainting  sun  grows  dim  at  noon  ; 
tThe  pillars  of  heaven's  starry  roof 
Tremble  and  start  at  his  repoof. 

7  He  gave  the  vaulted  heaven  its  form. 
The  crooked  serpent  and  the  worm  ; 
He  breaks  the  billows  with  his  breath, 
And  smites  the  sons  of  pride  to  death, 

8  These  are  a  portion  of  his  ways  ; 
But  who  shall  dare  describe  his  face  .' 
Who  can  endure  this  light,  or  stand 
To  hear  the  thunders  of  his  hand  ? 

*Job  xxv.  5.  f  Job  xxvi.  11,  &c. 


END    OF    THE     SECOND    NOOK 


HYMNS. 


BOOK  III, 


PREPARED    FOR   THE    HOLY  ORDINANCE  OF  THE 


LORD'S    SUPPER. 


Hymn  1.    L.  M. 

The  Lord's  Supper  Instituted.     1  Cor.  xi.  23,  &c. 
}  f¥l  WAS  on  that  dark,  that  doleful  night, 
JL    When  powers  of  earth  and  hell  arose 
Against  the  Son  of  God's  delight, 
And  friends  betray'd  him  to  his  foes. 
3  Before  the  mournful  scene  be^an, 
He  took  the  bread,  and  bless'd  and  brake : 
What  love  thro'  all  his  actions  ran  ! 
What  wondrous  words  of  grace  he  spake  ! 
3  "  This  is  my  body  broke  for  sin, 
"  Receive  and  eat  the  living  food  ;1" 
Then  took  the  cup,  and  bless'd  the  wine  ; 
"  'Tis  the  new  cov'nant  in  my  blood.1' 
1  [For  us  his  flesh  with  nails  was  torn, 
lie  bore  the  scourge,  he  felt  the  thorn  : 
And  justice  pourM  upon  his  head 
Its  heavy  vengeance  in  our  stead. 

5  For  us  his  vital  blood  was  spilt, 
To  buy  the  pardon  of  our  guilt, 
When,  for  black  crimes  of  biggest  size. 
lie  gave  his  soul  a  sacrifice.] 

6  «c  Do  this,"  he  cry'd,  "  till  time  shall  end. 
;;In  mem'ry  of  your  dying  friend  ; 


536  HYMN  2.  [Book  III, 

"  Meet  at  my  table,  and  record 

"  The  love  of  your  departed  Lord." 

7  [Jesus,  thy  feast  we  celebrate, 

We  show  thy  death,  we  sing  thy  name. 
Till  thou  return,  and  we  shall  eat 
The  marriage-supper  of  the  Lamb.] 

Hymn  2.    S,  M. 

Communion  with  Christ  and  with  Saints.    1  Cor.  x,  16,  IT. 
[  "JESUS  invites  his  saints 
cP    To  meet  around  his  board  ; 
Here  pardon'd  rebels  sit  and  hold 
Communion  with  their  Lord. 

2  For  food  he  gives  his  flesh  ; 

He  bids  us  drink  his  blood  ; 
Amazing  favour !  matchless  grace 
Of  our  descending  God ! 

3  This  holy  bread  and  wine 

Maintains  our  fainting  breath. 
By  union  with  our  living  Lord, 
And  interest  in  his  death.] 

1  Our  heavenly  Father  calls 

Christ  and  his  members  one ; 
We,  the  young  children  of  his  love. 
And  he  the  first-born  Son. 

5  We  are  but  sev'ral  parts 

Of  the  same  broken  bread  ; 
One  body  hath  its  several  limbs, 
But  Jesus  is  the  head. 

0  Let  all  our  powers  be  join'd, 
His  glorious  name  to  raise ; 
Pleasure  and  love  fill  every  mind. 
And  every  voice  be  praise. 


Book  III.]  HYMN  4.  53' 


T 


Hymn  3.    C.  M. 

The  Arew  Testament  in  the  Blood  of  Christ ;  or,  the  jVew  Covenant 
Sealed 

HE  promise  of  my  Father's  love 
Shall  stand  for  ever  good,11 
He  said,  and  gave  his  soul  to  death, 
And  sealM  the  grace  with  blood. 
•2  To  this  dear  cov'nant  of  thy  word, 
1  set  my  worthless  name  ; 
I  seal  th'  engagement  to  my  Lord,' 
And  make  my  humble  claim. 

3  The  light,  and  strength,  and  pard'ning  grace, 

And  glory  shall  be  mine  ; 
My  life  and  soul,  my  heart  and  flesh, 
And  all  my  powers  are  thine. 

4  I  call  that  legacy  my  own, 

Which  Jesus  did  bequeath ; 
:Twas  purchas'd  with  a  dying  groan, 
And  ratify 'd  in  death. 

5  Sweet  is  the  mem'ry  of  his  name, 

Who  bless'd  us  in  his  will, 

And  to  his  testament  of  love, 

Made  his  own  life  the  seal. 

It  v  mn  4.    CM. 

Christ's  dying  Love ;  or,  our  Pardon  bought  at  a  dear  Price 

HOW  condescending  and  how  kind 
Was  God's  eternal  Son  ? 
Our  misVy  reach'd  his  heavenly  mind, 
And  pity  brought  him  down. 

2  [When  justice,  by  our  sins  provok'd. 

Drew  forth  its  dreadful  sword, 

He  gave  his  soul  up  to  the  stroke, 

Without  a  murnVring  word.] 

3  [He  sunk  beneath  our  heavy  woes 

To  raise  us  to  his  throne  ; 


538  HYMN  5.  [Book  llf 

There's  ne'er  a  gift  his  hand  bestows 
But  cost  his  heart  a  groan.] 

4  This  was  compassion  like  a  God, 

That,  when  the  Saviour  knew 
The  price  of  pardon  was  his  blood. 
His  pity  ne'er  withdrew. 

5  Now,  tho'  he  reigns  exalted  high, 

His  love  is  still  as  great; 

Well  he  remembers  Calvary, 

Nor  lets  his  saints  forget. 

6  [Here  we  behold  his  bowels  roll 

As  kind  as  when  he  died, 
And  see  the  sorrows  of  his  soul 
Bleed  thro'  his  wounded  side.] 

7  [Here  we  receive  repeated  seals 

Of  Jesus'  dying  love  ; 
Hard  is  the  wretch  that  never  feels 
One  soft  affection  move.] 

8  Here  let  our  hearts  begin  to  melt, 

While  we  his  death  record, 
And  with  our  joy  for  pardon 'd  guilt, 
Mourn  that  we  pierc'd  the.  Lord. 

Hymn  5.    CM. 

Christ  the  Bread  of  Life.    John  vi.  31,  35,  39. 

LET  us  adore  th*  eternal  Word  ; 
'Tis  he  our  souls  hath  fed ; 
Thou  art  our  living  stream.  O  Lord, 
And  thou  th'  immortal  bread. 

2  [The  manna  came  from  lower  skies, 

But  Jesus  from  above, 
Where  the  fresh  springs  of  pleasure  rise* 
And  rivers  flow  with  love. 

3  The  Jews,  the  fathers,  died  at  last. 

Who  ate  that  heavenly  bread  ; 


Book  III.]  HYMN  6.  539 

But  these  provisions  which  we  taste^ 
Can  raise  us  from  the  dead.] 
1  Bless'd  be  the  Lord,  that  gives  his  flesh 
To  nourish  dying  men  ; 
And  often  spreads  his  table  fresh, 
Lest  we  should  faint  again. 

5  Our  souls  shall  draw  their  heavenly  breath. 

While  Jesus  finds  supplies  ; 
Nor  shall  our  graces  sink  to  death, 
For  Jesus  never  dies. 

6  [Daily  our  mortal  flesh  decays, 

But  Christ  our  life  shall  come ; 
His  unresisted  power  shall  raise 
Our  bodies  from  the  tomb.] 

Hyimt  6.    L.  M. 

The  Memorial  of  our  absent  Lord.    John  xvi.  16.     Luke  xxii.  19 
John  xiv.  3. 

JESUS  is  gone  above  the  skies, 
Where  our  weak  senses  reach  him  not ; 

And  carnal  objects  court  our  eyes, 

To  thrust  our  Saviour  from  our  thought. 
'2  He  knows  what  wand'ring  hearts  we  have, 

Apt  to  forget  his  lovely  face  ; 

And,  to  refresh  our  minds,  he  gave 

These  kind  memorials  of  his  grace. 
3  The  Lord  of  life  this  table  spread 

With  his  own  flesh  and  dying  blood  ; 

We  on  the  rich  provision  feed, 

And  taste  the  wine,  and  bless  the  God. 
t  Let  sinful  sweets  be  all  forgot, 

And  earth  grow  less  in  our  esteem  ; 

Christ  and  his  love  fill  every  thought 

And  faith  and  hope  be  fix'd  on  him  : 
5  W7hile  he  is  absent  from  our  sight, 

'Tis  to  prepare  our  souls  a  place, 


340  HYMN  8.  [Book  III. 

That  we  may  dwell  in  heavenly  light, 
And  live  for  ever  near  his  face. 
0  [Our  eyes  look  upwards  to  the  hills 
Whence  our  returning  Lord  shall  come : 
We  wait  thy  chariot's  awful  wheels, 
To  fetch  our  longing  spirits  home.] 

Hymn  7.    L.  M. 

Crucifixion  to  the  World  by  the  Cross  of  Christ.     Gal.  vi.  14. 

WHEN  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross, 
On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast, 
Save  in  the  death  of  Christ,  my  God  ; 
All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most. 
I  sacrifice  them  to  his  blood. 

3  See  from  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet, 
Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down  ! 
Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet  ? 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  ? 

4  [His  dying  crimson,  like  a  robe, 
Spreads  o'er  his  body  on  the  tree ; 
Then  am  I  dead  to  all  the  globe, 
And  all  the  globe  is  dead  to  me.] 

5  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine. 
That  were  a  present  far  too  small ; 
Love,  so  amazing,  so  divine, 
Demands,  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all. 

Hymn  8.    C.  M 

The  Tree  of  Life. 

[^iOME,  let  us  join  a  joyful  tune 

Vy  To  our  exalted  Lord, 
Ye  saints  on  high,  around  his  throne. 
And  we,  around  his  board. 


v. 


Hook  III.]  HYMN  9.  541 

2  While  once  upon  this  lower  ground 
Weary  and  faint  ye  stood, 
What  dear  refreshments  here  ye  found 
From  this  immortal  food  !] 
\  The  tree  of  life  that  near  the  throne, 
In  heavens  high  garden  grows, 
Laden  with  grace,  bends  gently  down 
Its  ever  smiling  boughs. 
i  [Hov'ring  amongst  the  leaves  there  stands 
The  sweet  celestial  Dove  ; 
And  Jesus  on  the  branches  hangs 
The  banner  of  his  love.] 
5  ['Tis  a  young  heaven  of  strange  delight. 
While  in  his  shade  we  sit ; 
His  fruit  is  pleasing  to  the  sight, 
And  to  the  taste  as  sweet. 
0  New  life  it  spreads  thro'  dying  hearts, 
And  cheers  the  drooping  mind  ; 
Vigour  and  joy  the  juice  imparts, 
Without  a  sting  behind.] 
7  Now  let  the  flaming  weapon  stand, 
And  guard  all  Eden's  trees ; 
There's  ne'er  a  plant  in  all  that  land. 
That  bears  such  fruits  as  these. 
S  Infinite  grace  our  souls  adore, 

Whose  wondrous  hand  has  made 
This  living  branch  of  sovereign  powej 
To  raise  and  heal  the  dead. 

Hymn  9.    S.  M. 

The  Spirit,  the  Water,  and  the  Blood,     1  John  v.  6. 

LET  all  our  tongues  be  one, 
To  praise  our  God  on  high, 
Who  from  his  bosom  sent  his  Son 
To  fetch  us  strangers  nigh. 
46 


.342  HYMN  9.  [Book  IH. 

2  Nor  let  our  voices  cease 

To  sing  the  Saviour's  name  ; 
Jesus,  th'  Ambassador  of  peace, 
How  cheerfully  he  came. 

3  It  cost  him  cries  and  tears 

To  bring  us  near  to  God  ; 
Great  was  our  debt,  and  he  appears 
To  make  the  payment  good. 

4  [My  Saviour's  pierced  side 

Pour'd  out  a  double  flood  ; 
By  water  we  are  purify 'd, 
And  pardon'd  by  the  blood. 

5  Infinite  was  our  guilt, 

But  he,  our  Priest,  atones ! 
On  the  cold  ground  his  life  was  spilt- 
And  offer'd  with  his  groans.] 

6  Look  up,  my  soul,  to  him 

Whose  death  was  thy  desert, 
And  humbly  view  the  living  stream. 
Flow  from  his  breaking  heart. 

7  There,  on  the  cursed  tree, 

In  dying  pangs  he  lies, 
Fulfils  his  Father's  great  decree, 
And  all  our  wants  supplies. 

8  Thus  the  Redeemer  came 

By  water  and  by  blood  ; 
And  when  the  Spirit  speaks  the  same. 
We  feel  his  witness  good. 

9  While  the  eternal  Three 

Bear  their  record  above, 
Here  I  believe  he  died  for  me, 
And  seal'd  my  Saviour's  love. 
10  [Lord,  cleanse  my  soul  from  sin, 
Nor  let  thy  grace  depart.; 


Book  III.]  HYMN  11.  543 

Great  Comforter  !  abide  within, 
And  witness  to  my  heart.] 

Hymn  10.    L.  M. 

Clirist  Crucified — the  Wisdom  and  Power  of  God. 

NATURE,  with  open  volume,  stands 
To  spread  her  Maker's  praise  abroad  ; 
And  every  labour  of  his  hands 
Shows  something  worthy  of  a  God  : 

2  But  in  the  grace  that  rescu'd  man 
His  brightest  form  of  glory  shines ; 
Here,  on  the  cross,  'tis  fairest  drawn 
In  precious  blood,  and  crimson  lines. 

3  [Here  his  whole  name  appears  complete ; 
Nor  wit  can  guess,  nor  reason  prove 
Which  of  the  letters  best  is  writ, 

The  power,  the  wisdom,  or  the  love.] 
1  Here  I  behold  his  inmost  heart, 

Where  grace  and  vengeance  strangely  join. 

Piercing  his  Son  with  sharpest  smart, 

To  make  the  purchas'd  pleasure  mine. 
5  O  !  the  sweet  wonders  of  that  cross, 

Where  God  the  Saviour  lov'd  and  died ! 

Her  noblest  life  my  spirit  draws 

From  his  dear  wounds  and  bleeding  side. 
0  I  would  for  ever  speak  his  name 

In  sounds  to  mortal  ears  unknown  ; 

With  angels  join  to  praise  the  Lamb, 

And  worship  at  his  Father's  throne. 

Hymn  11.    C.  M. 

Pardon  brought  to  our  Senses. 

LORD,  how  divine  thy  comforts  are  ! 
How  heavenly  is  the  place 
Where  Jesus  spreads  the  sacred  feast 
Of  his  redeeming  grace  ! 


544  HYMN  &  [Book  III 

'2  There  the  rich  bounties  of  our  God, 
And  sweetest  glories  shine  ; 
There  Jesus  says,  that  "  I  am  his, 
"  And  my  Beloved's  mine." 
3  \\  Here,''  says  the  kind  redeeming  Lord, 
And  shows  his  wounded  side, 
"  See  here  the  spring  of  all  your  joys, 
"  That  open'd  when  I  died  !" 
i  [He  smiles  and  cheers  my  mournful  heart. 
And  tells  of  all  his  pain  : 
"  All  this,"  says  he,  "  I  bore  for  thee,'* 
And  then  he  smiles  again.] 

5  What  shall  we  pay  our  heavenly  King 

For  grace  so  vast  as  this  ? 
He  brings  our  pardon  to  our  eyes. 
And  seals  it  with  a  kiss. 

6  [Let  such  amazing  loves  as  these 

Be  sounded  all  abroad  ; 
Such  favours  are  beyond  degrees, 
And  worthy  of  a  God.] 

7  [To  him  that  wash'd  us  in  his  blood 

Be  everlasting  praise, 
Salvation,  honour,  glory,  power, 
Eternal  as  his  days.] 

Hymn  IS.    L.  M. 

The  Gospel  Feast.     Luke  xiv.  16,  &c. 

[TJOW  rich  are  thy  provisions,  Lord  I 
JLA  Thy  table  furnished  from  above  ! 
The  fruits  of  life  o'erspread  the  board, 
The  cup  o'erflows  with  heavenly  love. 
2  Thine  ancient  family,  the  Jews, 
Were  first  invited  to  the  feast  : 
We  humbly  take  what  they  refuse. 
Vnd  Gentiles  thy  salvation  taste. 


Book  III.]  HYMN  13.  54* 

3  We  are  the  poor,  the  blind,  the  lame, 
And  help  was  far,  and  death  was  nigh  ! 
But  at  the  gospel  call  we  came, 

And  every  want  receiv'd  supply. 

4  From  the  highway  that  leads  to  hell, 
From  paths  of  darkness  and  despair, 
Lord,  we  are  come  with  thee  to  dwell, 
Glad  to  enjoy  thy  presence  here.] 

5  [What  shall  we  pay  th'  eternal  Son, 
That  left  the  heaven  of  his  abode, 
And  to  this  wretched  earth  came  down. 
To  bring  us  wand'rers  back  to  God  ? 

•1  It  cost  him  death  to  save  our  lives  : 
To  buy  our  souls,  it  cost  his  own  ; 
And  all  the  unknown  joys  he  gives 
Were  bought  with  agonies  unknown. 

7  Our  everlasting  love  is  due 
To  him  that  ransom'd  sinners  lost  ; 
And  pity'd  rebels,  when  he  knew 
The  vast  expense  his  love  would  cost,  j 

Hymn  13.    C.  M. 

Divine  Love  making  a  Feast,  and  calling  in  the  Guests.     Luke  xiv. 
17,22,23. 

HOW  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place 
With  Christ  within  the  doors, 
While  everlasting  love  displays 
The  choicest  of  her  stores  ! 

1  Here  every  bowel  of  our  God 
With  soft  compassion  rolls ; 
Here  peace  and  pardon,  bought  with  blood. 
Is  food  for  dying  souls, 

.)  [While  all  our  hearts  and  all  our  songs 
Join  to  admire  the  feast, 
46* 


f>46  HYMN  14.  [Book  III 

Each  of  us  cry,  witfTthankful  tongues. 
"  Lord,  why  was  1  a  guest  ? 

4  "  Why  was  I  made  to  hear  thy  voice, 

"  And  enter  while  there's  room  : 
u  When  thousands  make  a  wretched  choice 
"  And  rather  starve  than  come  ?"] 

5  ?Twas  the  same  love  that  spread  the  feasf 

That  sweetly  forc'd  us  in  ; 
Else  we  had  still  refus'd  to  taste, 
And  perish'd  in  our  sin. 

6  [Pity  the  nations,  O  our  God, 

Constrain  the  earth  to  come  ; 
Send  thy  victorious  word  abroad. 
And  bring  the  strangers  home. 

7  We  long  to  see  thy  churches  full, 

That  all  the  chosen  race, 
May,  with  one  voice,  and  heart,  and  soul 
Sing  thy  redeeming  grace.] 

Hymn  14.    L.  M. 

The   Song  of  Simeon,  Luke  ii.  28;  or,  a  Sight    of  Christ  tmtk 
Death  easy. 

NOW  have  our  hearts  embrac'd  our  God, 
We  would  forget  all  earthly  charms. 
And  wish  to  die  as  Simeon  would, 
With  his  young  Saviour  in  his  arms. 

2  Our  lips  would  learn  that  joyful  song, 
Were  but  our  hearts  prepar'd  like  his : 
Our  souls  still  willing  to  be  gone, 
And,  at  thy  word,  depart  in  peace, 

3  Here  we  have  seen  thy  face,  O  Lord, 
And  view'd  salvation  with  our  eyes  ; 
Tasted  and  felt  the  living  word, 
The  bread  descending  from  the  skies, 

4  Thou  hast  prepar'd  this  dying  Lamb. 
Hast  set  his  blood  before  our  face, 


T 


Book  III.]  HYMN  15.  54 

To  teach  the  terrors  of  tlty  name, 
And  show  th^  wonders  of  thy  grace. 
5  He  is  our  light ;  our  morning  star 
Shall  shine  on  nations  yet  unknown  ; 
The  glory  of  thine  Israel  here, 
And  joy  of  spirits  near  thy  throne. 

Hymn  15.    C.  M, 

Our  Lord  Jesus  at  his  own  Table. 

HE  mem'ry  of  our  dying  Lord 
Awakes  a  thankful  tongue  ; 
How  rich  he  spread  his  royal  board, 
And  bless'd  the  food  and  sung. 
kJ  Happy  the  men  that  eat  this  bread : 
But  doubly  bless'd  was  he, 
That  gently  bow'd  his  loving  head, 
And  lean'd  it  Lord,  on  thee. 
:»  By  faith,  the  same  delights  we  taste 
As  that  great  fav'rite  did, 
And  sit,  and  lean  on  Jesus'  breast, 
And  take  the  heavenly  bread. 
!   Down  from  the  palace  of  the  skies, 
Hither  the  King  descends  : 
"  Come,  my  beloved,  eat,'5  (he  cries ) 
11  And  drink  salvation,  friends. 
5  ["  My  flesh  is  food  and  physic  too, 
"  A  balm  for  all  your  pains  : 
li  And  the  red  streams  of  pardon  flow 
"  From  these  my  pierced  veins."] 
>i  Hosanna  to  his  bounteous  love, 
For  such  a  feast  below  ! 
And  yet  he  feeds  his  saints  above 
With  nobler  blessings  too. 
7  [Come,  the  dear  day,  the  glorious  hour. 
That  brings  our  souls  to  rest ! 


548  HYMN  17.  [Book  III. 

Then  we  shall  need  these  types  no  more, 
But  dwell  at  th'  heavenly  feast.] 
Hymn  16.    c.  M. 

The  Agonies  of  Christ. 

NOW  let  our  pains  be  all  forgot. 
Our  hearts  no  more  repine  ; 
Our  sufferings  are  not  worth  a  thought, 
When,  Lord,  compar'd  with  thine. 

2  In  lively  figures  here  we  see 

The  bleeding  Prince  of  love ; 
Each  of  us  hopes  he  died  for  me, 
And  then  our  griefs  remove. 

3  [Our  humble  faith  here  takes  her  rise. 

While  sitting  round  his  board  ; 
And  back  to  Calvary  she  flies, 
To  view  her  groaning  Lord. 
4.  His  soul,  what  agonies  it  felt 

When  his  own  God  withdrew  ; 
And  the  large  load  of  all  our  guilt. 
Lay  heavy  on  him  too. 
5  But  the  Divinity  within 
Supported  him  to  bear  ; 
Dying,  he  conquer'd  hell  and  sin  : 
And  made  his  triumph  there.] 
()  Grace,  wisdom,  justice,  join'd,  and  wrought 
The  wonders  of  that  day  ; 
No  mortal  tongue,  nor  mortal  thought, 
Can  equal  thanks  repay. 
7  Our  hymns  should  sound  like  those  above. 
Could  we  our  voices  raise: 
Yet,  Lord,  our  hearts  shall  all  be  love, 
And  all  our  lives  be  praise. 

Hymn  17.    s.  M. 

Incomparable  Food  ;  or,  the  Flesh  and  Blood  of  Christ 

[\MT^  sing  th'  amazing  deeds 
▼  f    That  grace  divine  performs  : 


Book  III.]  HYMN  18.  '!•< 

Th'  eternal  God  comes  down  and  bleeds. 
To  nourish  dying  worms. 
'2  This  soul-reviving  wine, 

Dear  Saviour,  'tis  thy  blood  ! 
We  thank  that  sacred  flesh  of  thine, 
For  this  immortal  food.] 
'»  The  banquet  that  we  eat 

Is  made  of  heavenly  things  ; 
Earth  hath  no  dainties  half  so  sweet 
As  our  Redeemer  brings. 
1  In  vain  had  Adam  sought, 

And  search'd  his  garden  round, 
For  there  was  no  such  blessed  fruit 
In  all  that  happy  ground. 

5  Th'  angelic  host  above 

Can  never  taste  this  food ; 
They  feast  upon  their  Maker's  love, 
But  not  a  Saviour's  blood. 

6  On  us  th'  almighty  Lord 

Bestows  this  matchless  grace, 
And  meets  us  with  some  cheering  word. 
With  pleasure  in  his  face. 

7  Come,  all  ye  drooping  saints, 

And  banquet  with  the  King  ; 
This  wine  will  drown  your  sad  complaints 

And  tune  your  voice  to  sing. 
S  Salvation  to  the  name 

Of  our  adored  Christ ; 
Thro'  the  wide  earth  his  grace  proclaim. 

His  glory  in  the  high'st. 

Ilyiiiii   18.     L.  M.     The  same. 

JESUS  !  we  bow  before  thy  feet : 
Thy  table  is  divinely  stor'd  ; 
Thy  sacred  flesh  our  souls  have  eat, 
"Tis  living  bread !  we  thank  thee,  Lord  | 


550  HYMN  19.  [Book  II! 

2  And  here  we  drink  our  Saviour's  blood ; 

We  thank  thee,  Lord,  'tis  gen'rous  wine  ; 

Mingled  with  love,  the  fountain  flow'd 

From  that  dear  bleeding  heart  of  thine- 
•5  On  earth  is  no  such  sweetness  found, 

For  the  Lamb's  flesh  is  heavenly  food  ; 

In  vain  we  search  the  globe  around 

For  bread  so  fine,  or  wine  so  good. 

4  Carnal  provision  can  at  best 

But  cheer  the  heart,  or  warm  the  head  : 
But  the  rich  cordial  that  we  taste 
Gives  life  eternal  to  the  dead. 

5  Joy  to  the  Master  of  the  feast, 
His  name  our  souls  for  ever  bless ; 

To  God  the  King,  and  God  the  Priest, 
A  loud  hosanna  round  the  place. 

Hymn  19.    L.  M. 

Glory  in  the  Cross  ;  or  not  ashamed  of  Christ  crucified. 

AT  thy  command,  our  dearest  Lord, 
Here  we  attend  thy  dying  feast ; 
Thy  blood,  like  wine,  adorns  thy  board, 
And  thine  own  flesh  feeds  every  guest. 

2  Our  faith  adores  thy  bleeding  love, 
And  trusts  for  life  in  one  that  died  ; 
We  hope  for  heavenly  crowns  above, 
From  a  Redeemer  crucify'd. 

3  Let  the  vain  world  pronounce  it  shame, 
And  fling  their  scandals  on  thy  cause  ; 
We  come  to  boast  our  Saviour's  name. 
And  make  our  triumphs  in  his  cross. 

1  With  joy  we  tell  the  scoffing  age, 
He  that  was  dead  hath  left  his  tomb ; 
He  lives  above  their  utmost  rage, 
And  we  are  waiting  till  he  come. 


JBookIII.]  HYMN  21.  551 

Hymn  20.    c.  M. 

The  Provisions  for  the  Table  of  our  Lord;  or,  the  Tree  oj  Life,  and 
River  of  Love. 

LORD,  we  adore  thy  bounteous  hand, 
And  sing  the  solemn  feast 
Where  sweet  celestial  dainties  stand 
For  every  willing  guest. 

2  [The  tree  of  life  adorns  the  board 

With  rich  immortal  fruit, 
And  ne'er  an  angry  flaming  sword 
To  guard  the  passage  to't. 

3  The  cup  stands  crown'd  with  living  juice  : 

The  fountain  flows  above, 
And  runs  down  streaming,  for  our  use, 

In  rivulets  of  love.] 
I  The  food's  prepar'd  by  heavenly  art, 

The  pleasure's  well  refin'd  ; 
They  spread  new  life  thro'  eyery  heart. 

And  cheer  the  drooping  mind. 
5  Shout,  and  proclaim  the  Saviour's  love. 

Ye  saints  that  taste  his  wine  ; 
Join  with  your  kindred  saints  above, 

In  loud  hosannas  join. 
0  A  thousand  glories  to  the  God 

That  gives  such  joy  as  this  ; 
Hosanna  !  let  it  sound  abroad, 

And  reach  where  Jesus  is. 

Hymn  SI.    C.  M. 

The  triumphal  Feast  for  Christ's  Victory  over  Sin,  and  Death 
and  Hell. 

[/^iOME,  let  us  lift  our  voices  high, 

^s  High  as  our  joys  arise  ; 
And  join  the  songs  above  the  sky, 
Where  pleasure  never  dies. 


552  HYMN  21.  [Book  III 

2  Jesus,  the  God,  that  fought  and  bled, 

And  conquer'd  when  he  fell : 
That  rose,  and  at  his  chariot  wheels 
Dragg'd  all  the  powers  of  hell.] 

3  [Jesus,  the  God,  invites  us  here 

To  this  triumphal  feast, 
And  brings  immortal  blessings  down 
For  each  redeemed  guest.] 
1  The  Lord  !  how  glorious  is  his  face  ! 
How  kind  his  smiles  appear  ! 
AndO  !  what  melting  words  he  says 
To  every  humble  ear ! 
5  Ct  For  you,  the  children  of  my  love, 
"  It  was  for  you  1  died  ; 
"  Behold  my  hands,  behold  my  feet, 
"  And  look  into  my  side. 
0  "  These  are  the  wounds  for  you  1  bore, 
"The  tokens  of  my  pains, 
"  When  I  came* down  to  free  your  souk 
"  From  misery  and  chains. 

7  ["  Justice  unsheath'd  its  fiery  sword, 

"  And  plung'd  it  in  my  heart; 
"  Infinite  pangs  for  you  I  bore 
"  And  most  tormenting  smart. 

8  u  When  hell  and  all  its  spiteful  powers. 

"  Stood  dreadful  in  my  way, 
"  To  rescue  those  dear  lives  of  yours, 
"  I  gave  my  own  away. 

9  "  But  while  I  bled,  and  groan'd,  and  died, 

"  I  ruin'd  Satan's  throne  ; 
"High  on  my  cross  I  hung,  and  spy'd 
"  The  monster  tumbling  down. 
10  "  Now  you  must  triumph  at  my  feast. 
"  And  taste  mv  flesh,  mv  blood, 


Book  III.]  HYMN  22.  S5( 

"  And  live  eternal  ages  bless'd, 
u  For  'tis  immortal  food." 
11  Victorious  God  !  what  can  we  pay 
For  favours  so  divine  ? 
We  would  devote  our  hearts  away 
To  be  for  ever  thine.] 
IvJ  We  give  thee,  Lord,  our  highest  praise, 
The  tribute  of  our  tongues  ; 
But  themes  so  infinite  as  these 
Exceed  our  noblest  sonsrs. 

Hymn  2£.    L.  M. 

The  Compassion  of  a  dying  Christ. 

OUR  spirits  join  t'  adore  the  Lamb  ! 
O.  that  our  feeble  lips  could  move 

In  strains  immortal  as  his  name, 

And  melting  as  his  dying  love  ! 
-J  Was  ever  equal  pity  found  ? 

The  Prince  of  heaven  resigns  his  breath 

And  pours  his  life  out  on  the  ground, 

To  ransom  guilty  worms  from  death. 
3  [Rebels,  we  broke  our  Maker's  laws  ; 

He  from  the  threat'ning  sets  us  free  : 

Bore  the  full  vengeance  on  his  cross, 

And  nail'd  the  curses  to  the  tree.] 
i  [The  law  proclaims  no  terror  now, 

And  Sinai's  thunder  roars  no  more  : 

From  all  his  wounds  new  blessings  flow, 

A  sea  of  joy  without  a  shore. 
")  Here  we  have  wash'd  our  deepest  stains, 

And  heal'd  our  wounds  with  heavenly  blood  : 

Bless'd  fountain  !  springing  from  the  veins 

Of  Jesus,  our  incarnate  God.] 
0  In  vain  our  mortal  voices  strive 

To  speak  compassion  so  divine  ; 
47 


354  HYMN  24.  [Book  III 

Had  we  a  thousand  lives  to  give, 
A  thousand  lives  should  all  be  thine. 

Hymn  £3.    c.  M. 

Grace  and  Glory  by  the  Death  of  Christ. 

[£JITTING  around  our  Father's  board, 

£3  We  raise  our  tuneful  breath  ; 
Our  faith  beholds  our  dying  Lord, 
And  dooms  our  sins  to  death.] 
•J  We  see  the  blood  of  Jesus  shed, 
Whence  all  our  pardons  rise  ; 
The  sinner  views  th'  atonement  made. 
And  loves  the  sacrifice. 
6  Thy  cruel  thorns,  thy  shameful  cross, 
Procure  us  heavenly  crowns  ; 
Our  highest  gain  springs  from  thy  loss  ; 
Our  healing  from  thy  wounds. 
4  Oh  !  'tis  impossible  that  we, 
Who  dwell  in  feeble  clay, 
Should  equal  sufferings  bear  for  thee. 
Or  equal  thanks  repay. 

Ilynm  24.    C.  M. 

Pardon  and  Strength  from  Christ. 

FATHER,  we  wait  to  feel  thy  grace 
To  see  thy  glories  shine  ; 
The  Lord  will  his  own  table  bless. 
And  make  the  feast  divine. 
'I  We  touch,  we  taste  the  heavenly  bread. 
We  drink  the  sacred  cup  ; 
With  outward  forms  our  sense  is  fed, 
Our  souls  rejoice  in  hope. 
3  We  shall  appear  before  the  throne 
Of  our  forgiving  God, 
Dress'd  in  the  garments  of  his  Son, 
And  sprinkled  with  his  blood. 


Book  111.]  HYMN  25. 

4  We  shall  be  strong  to  run  the  race, 
And  climb  the  upper  sky  ; 
Christ  will  provide  our  souls  with  grace, 
He  bought  a  large  supply. 
">  [Let  us  indulge  a  cheerful  frame, 
For  joy  becomes  a  feast ; 
We  love  the  mem'ry  of  his  name 
More  than  the  wine  we  taste.] 

Hymn  2o.    c.  M. 

Divine  Glories  and  Graces. 

HOW  are  thy  glories  here  display'd, 
Great  God  !  how  bright  they  shine  5 
WThile  at  thy  word,  we  break  the  bread, 
And  pour  the  flowing  wine  ! 

2  Here  thy  revenging  justice  stands, 

And  pleads  its  dreadful  cause  ; 
Here  saving  mercy  spreads  her  hands 
Like  Jesus  on  the  cross. 

3  Thy  saints  attend  with  every  grace 

On  this  great  sacrifice  ; 
And  love  appears,  with  cheerful  face, 
And  faith,  with  fixed  eyes. 

4  Our  hope  in  waiting  posture  sits, 

To  heaven  directs  her  sight  ; 
Here  every  warmer  passion  meets, 
And  warmer  powers  unite. 

5  Zeal  and  revenge  perform  their  part, 

And  rising  sin  destroy  ; 
Repentance  comes,  with  aching  heart, 
Yet  not  forbids  the  joy. 

6  Dear  Saviour,  change  our  faith  to  sight. 

Let  sin  for  ever  die  ; 
Then  shall  our  souls  be  all  delight, 
And  every  tear  be  dry. 


556  HYMN  26.  [Book  III 

I  cannot  persuade  myself  to  put  a  full  period  to  these  Divine 
Hymns,  till  I  have  addressed  a  special  Song  of  Glory  to  God  the  Fa 
ther,  the  Son,  and  the  Holy  Spirit.  Though  the  Latin  name  of  it, 
Gloria  Patri,  be  retained  in  our  nation  from  the  Roman  church  ;  and 
though  there  may  be  some  excesses  ot  superstitious  honour  paid  to  the 
words  of  it,  which  may  have  wrought  some  unhappy  prejudices  in 
weaker  Christians,  yet  I  believe  it  still  to  be  one  of  the  noblest  parts  of 
Christian  worship.  The  subject  of  it  is  the  doctrine  of  the  Trinity, 
which  is  that  peculiar  glory  of  the  divine  nature,  that  our  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  hath  so  clearly  revealed  unto  men,  and  is  so  necessary  to  true 
Christianity.  The  action  is  praise,  which  is  one  of  the  most  complete 
and  exalted  parts  of  heavenly  worship.  I  have  cast  the  song  into  a 
variety  of  forms,  and  have  fitted  it,  by  a  plain  version,  or  a  larger  para 
phrase,  to  be  sung  either  alone,  or  at  the  conclusion  of  another  hymn 
•I  have  added,  also,  a  few  hosannas,  or  ascriptions  oi  salvation  to  Christ . 
in  the  same  manner,  and  for  the  same  end. 


DOXOLOGIES. 


A  Song  of  Praise  to  the  ever  blessed  Trinity,  God  the  Father,  Si  -^ 
and  Spirit. 

If  yaini  26.    1st.  L.  M. 

BLESS'D  be  the  Father  and  his  love, 
To  whose  celestial  source  we  owe 
Rivers  of  endless  joy  above, 
And  rills  of  comfort  here  below. 

2  Glory  to  thee,  great  Son  of  God  ; 
From  whose  dear  wounded  body  rolls 
A  precious  stream  of  vital  blood  ; 
Pardon  and  life  for  dying  souls. 

3  We  give  thee,  sacred  Spirit,  praise 
Who,  in  our  hearts  of  sin  and  wo, 
Makes  living  springs  of  grace  arise, 
And  into  boundless  glory  flow. 

1  Thus  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  we  adore  ; 


Book  III.]  HYMN  28.  557 

That  sea  of  life  and  love  unknown. 
Without  a  bottom  or  a  shore. 

Hymn  27.     1st.  C.  M. 

GLORY  to  God,  the  Father's  name. 
Who  from  our  sinful  race 
Chose  out  his  fav'rites,  to  proclaim 
The  honours  of  his  grace. 

2  Glory  to  God  the  Son  be  paid, 

Who  dwelt  in  humble  clay, 
And,  to  redeem  us  from  the  dead, 
Gave  his  own  life  away. 

3  Glory  to  God  the  Spirit  give, 

From  whose  almighty  power 
Our  souls  their  heavenly  birth  derive. 
And  bless  the  happy  hour. 

4  Glory  to  God,  who  reigns  above, 

Th'  eternal  Three  in  One, 
Who,  by  the  wonders  of  his  love, 
Has  made  his  nature  known. 

H yum  28.     1st.  S.  M 

LET  God  the  Father  live 
For  ever  on  our  tongues  ; 
Sinners  from  his  first  love  derive 
The  ground  of  all  their  songs. 
*2  Ye  saints  employ  your  breath 
In  honour  to  the  Son, 
Who  brought  your  souls  from  hell  and  death, 
By  off'ring  up  his  own. 

3  Give  to  the  Spirit  praise 

Of  an  immortal  strain, 
Whose  light,  and  power,  and  grace,  convey 
Salvation  down  to  men. 

4  While  God,  the  Comforter, 

Reveals  our  pardon'd  sin, 
47* 


►58  HYMN  31.  [Book  III 

O  may  the  blood  and  water  bear 

The  same  record  within. 
To  the  great  One  in  Three 

That  seals  this  grace  in  heaven, 
The  Father,  Son,  and  Spirit,  be 

Eternal  glory  given. 

Hymn  29.    2d  L.  M. 

GLORY  to  God  the  Trinity, 
Whose  name  hath  mysteries  unknown 
In  essence  One,  in  persons  Three  ; 
A  social  nature,  yet  alone. 
5  When  all  our  noblest  powers  are  join'd. 
The  honours  of  thy  name  to  raise  ; 
Thy  glories  over-match  our  mind, 
And  angels  faint  beneath  the  praise. 

Hymn  30.    2d  C.  M. 

THE  God  of  mercy  be  ador'd, 
Who  calls  our  souls  from  death. 
Who  saves  by  his  redeeming  word 
And  new-creating  breath. 
2  To  praise  the  Father  and  the  Soii, 
And  Spirit  all  divine ; 
The  One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One 
Let  saints  and  angels  join. 

Hymn  31.    2d  S.  M. 

LET  God  the  Maker's  name, 
Have  honour,  love,  and  fear ; 
To  God  the  Saviour  pay  the  same. 
And  God  the  Comforter, 
9  Father  of  lights  above, 
Thy  mercy  we  adore ; 
The  Son  of  thine  eternal  love, 
And  Spirit  of  thy  power. 


Book  ill.]  HYMN  37.  559 

Hymn  39,    3d  L.  M. 

TO  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son, 
And  God  the  Spirit,  Three  in  One, 
Be  honour,  praise,  and  glory  given, 
By  all  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven. 


A 


13  \  inn  33.    Or  thus. 

LL  glory  to  thy  wondrous  name, 


Father  of  mercy,  God  of  love  ; 
Thus  we  exalt  the  Lord,  the  Lamb, 
And  thus  we  praise  the  heavenly  Dove. 

Hymn  34.    3d  C.  M. 

NOW  let  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit  be  ador'd, 
Where  there  are  works  to  make  him  known. 
Or  saints  to  love  the  Lord. 

Hymn  35.    Or  thus. 

HONOUR  to  thee,  Almighty  Three, 
And  everlasting  One ; 
All  glory  to  the  Father  be, 
The  Spirit  and  the  Son. 

Hymn  36.    3d  S.  M. 

YE  angels  round  the  throne, 
And  saints  that  dwell  below. 
Worship  the  Father,  love  the  Son. 
And  bless  the  spirit  too. 

Hymn  37.    Or  thus. 

GIVE  to  the  Father  praise, 
Give  glory  to  the  Son, 
And  to  the  Spirit  of  his  grace 
Be  equal  honour  done. 


560  HYMN  38.  [Book  IIL 

Hymn  38. 

A  Song  of  Praise  to  the  Blessed  Trinity. 
The  first  as  the  148th  Psalm. 

I  GIVE  immortal  praise 
To  God  the  Father's  love, 
For  all  my  comforts  here, 
And  better  hopes  above  : 
He  sent  his  own 

Eternal  Son 
To  die  for  sins 

That  man  had  done. 

2  To  God  the  Son  belongs 

Immortal  glory  too, 
Who  bought  us  with  his  blood 
From  everlasting  wo : 
And  now  he  lives, 

And  now  he  reigns, 
And  sees  the  fruit 
Of  all  his  pains. 

3  To  God  the  Spirit's  name 

Immortal  worship  give, 
Whose  new  creating  power 
Makes  the  dead  sinner  live. 
His  work  completes 
The  great  design, 
And  fills  the  soul 
With  joy  divine. 

4  Almighty  God,  to  thee 

Be  endless  honours  done, 
The  undivided  Three, 
And  the  mysterious  One ; 
Where  reason  fails 

With  all  her  powers, 
There  faith  prevails, 
And  love  adores. 


Hook  III.]  HYMN  40.  561 

Hymn  39. 

The  second  as  the  148th  Psalm. 

TO  him  that  chose  us  first, 
Before  the  world  began 
To  him  that  bore  the  curse 
To  saves  rebellious  man  ; 
To  him  that  form'd 
Our  hearts  anew. 
Is  endless  praise 
And  glory  due. 
'2  The  Father's  love  shall  run 
Thro'  our  immortal  songs  ; 
We  bring  to  God  the  Son, 
Hosannas  on  our  tongues  : 
Our  lips  address 

The  Spirit's  name, 
With  equal  praise 
And  zeal  the  same. 
3  Let  every  saint  above, 

And  angel  round  the  throne 
For  ever  bless  and  love 
The  sacred  Three  in  One  : 
Thus  heaven  shall  rise 

His  honours  high, 
When  earth  and  time 
Grow  old  and  die. 

Hymn  40. 

The  third  as  the  148th  Psalm. 

TO  God  the  Father's  throne 
Perpetual  honours  raise  : 
Glory  to  God  the  Son, 
To  God  the  Spirit  praise  ; 
And  while  our  lips 

Their  tribute  bring, 
Our  faith  adores 
The  name  we  sing. 


5<>2  HYMN  44.  [Book  IIJ 

Hymn  41.    Or  thus. 

TO  our  eternal  God, 
The  Father  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit  all  divine, 
Three  mysteries  in  one : 
Salvation,  power, 

And  praise  be  given, 
By  all  on  earth. 
And  all  in  heaven. 

The  Hosanna  ;  or,  Salvation  ascribed  to  Christ. 

Hynm  42.    L.  M. 

HOSANNA  to  King  David's  Son, 
Who  reigns  on  a  superior  throne  ; 
We  bless  the  Prince  of  heavenly  birth, 
Who  brings  salvation  down  to  earth. 
2  Let  every  nation,  every  age, 
In  this  delightful  work  engage  ; 
Old  men  and  babes  in  Sion  sing 
The  growing  glories  of  her  King. 

Hymn  43.    C.  M. 

"OS  ANN  A  to  the  Prince  of  grace, 
Sion,  behold  thy  King  ; 
Proclaim  the  Son  of  David's  race, 
And  teach  the  babes  to  sing. 
'I  Hosanna  to  th'  Incarnate  Word, 
Who  from  the  Father  came  ; 
Ascribe  salvation  to  the  Lord, 
With  blessings  on  his  name. 

Hymn  44.    S.  M. 

"OSANNA  to  the  Son 
Of  David  and  of  God, 
Who  brought  the  news  of  pardon  down. 
And  bought  it  with  his  blood. 


H 


H 


Book  III.]  HYMN  45.  303 

2  To  Christ  th1  anointed  King, 
Be  endless  blessings  given  ; 
Let  the  whole  earth  his  glory  sing, 
Who  made  our  peace  with  heaven. 

Hymn  45. 

As  the  148th  Psalm. 

HOSANNA  to  the  King 
Of  David's  ancient  blood  ! 
Behold  he  comes  to  bring 
Forgiving  grace  from  God  : 
Let  old  and  young 
Attend  his  way, 
And  at  his  feet 
Their  honours  lay. 
'2  Glory  to  God  on  high, 
Salvation  to  the  Lamb  ; 
Let  earth,  and  sea,  and  sky, 
His  wondrous  love  proclaim  : 
Upon  his  head 

Shall  honours  rest, 
And  every  age 

Pronounce  him  bless'd. 


END    OF    THE    THIRD    BOOK 


INDEX, 

TO    FISD   ANY    HYMN    BY    THE    TITLE    OR 
CONTEXTS    OF    IT. 


Note.— The  letters  a,  b,  c,  signify  the  first,  second,  and  thud  book, 
the  figures  direct  to  the  hymn.  If  you  find  not  what  hymn  you 
seek  under  one  word  of  the  title,  seek  it  under  another,  or  by  some 
word  that  is  of  the  same  signification,  though,  perhaps,  not  men- 
tioned in  the  title  of  the  hymn. 

AARON  and  Christ,  a  145.     Mo-  Apostale,  b  158. 

ses  and  Joshua,  b  124.  Apostles'  commission,  a  123. 

■Abrahams   blessing  on  the  Gen-  Ascension    and     resurrection     of 

tiles,   a   60,    113,  114.     b  134.       Christ,  b  76. 

Offering  his  son,  a  129.  Assistance  against  temptations  a 

Absence   and  presence  of  Gcd,  b       15,  32,  b  50,  65. 

93,  94,  100.   From  God  for  ever  Assurance  of  heaven,  a  27,  b  65 


intolerable,  b  107. 

Access  to  the  throne,  by  a  Medi- 
ator, b  108. 

Adam,  his  fall,  a  107.  Corrupt 
nature  from  him,  b  128.  The 
first  and  the  second,  a  57,  124.     Backslidings  and  returns,  b  20 

Adoption,  a  64,  143.     And  elec-  Baptism,   a    52.      Preaching   and 

the    Lord's     Supper,    b°  141 


Of  the  love  of  Christ,  a  14,b73. 

Of  faith,  a  103. 
Attributes.     See  God. 
Babylon    fallen,   a   56,    59.      See 

Enemies. 


Advocate.        See    Christ's    inter-,      And  circumcision,1  a  121,  b  12?" 

°esflon-  .  ,  I      134.    Burial  with  Christ,  a  122.' 

Affections  inconstant,  b  20.     Uti-  Beatitudes,  a  102. 

sanctified,  b  165.  Believe  and  be  saved,  a  102. 

tjliclcd,   Christ's  compassion    to  Believer  baptised,  a  52,  100 

them,  a  125.  Birth,  first  and  second,  a  95,  99. 

Auctions  removed,  a  87.     Sub-       Of  Christ,  miracles  at  it,  b  136 

mitted  to,  a  5,  129,  b  109.  Sup-  Blessed  are  the  dead  in  the  Lord,  a 

port  and  comfort  under   them,:      13.     Society  in   heaven    b   ^3 

b   50,   65.      And  death   under;      75. 


Providence,  a  83 
Almost  Christian,  b  158 
Ambition,  &c,  b  101. 
Angels  sinning,  b   24. 


Standing 


and   falling,   b   27.     Praise    ye! 


Blessedness  and  business  of  hea- 
ven, a  40,  41,  b  86.  Onlv  in 
God,  b  93,  94,  100. 
Blessing  of  Abraham  on  the  Gen  ■ 
-  ,~,  tiles,  a  113,  114,  b  134. 
the  Lord,  b  2/.  Punished,  and  Blood  and  flesh  of  Christ  is  our 
men  saved  b  96,  97.  Their;  food,  c  17,  18.  The  seal  of  the 
ministry  to^Chnst  and  saints,  b  New  Testament,  c  3.  The  Spi- 
18,112,113.  rit  and  the  water,  c.  9. 

:inger  of  God.     See  Wrath,  Ven-  Boasting  excluded,  a  96. 

geance,Hell.  Bodies  frail.     See  Life,   Health, 

Inswer  to  the   church  s  prayers,       Flesh. 
„  a  3?*     .     ,  .       .  I  Book  of  God's  decrees,  b  99. 

Inh-Lhrist,  his  rum,  a  29,  56,  59. !  Bread  of  life  is  Christ,  c  5. 
See  Enemies.  <.  Breathing  towards  heaven,  b  23 

48 


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INDEX. 


Burial,  b  63.  With  Christ  in 
baptism,  a  122.  And  death  of 
a  saint,  b  3. 

Canaan  and  heaven,  b  66,  124. 

Carnal  joys  parted  with,  b  10,  11. 
Reason  humbled,  a  11,12. 

Ceremonial.  See  Law,  Types, 
Priest. 

Characters  of  the  children  of  God, 
a  143.  Of  Christ,  a  116,  150. 
Of  blessedness,  a  102. 

Charily  and  uncharitableness,  a 
126.     And  love,  a  130,  133. 

Children  in  the  covenant  of  grace, 
a  113,  114.  Devoted  to  God,  a 
121,  b  127. 

Christ.  See  Lord  and  Aaron,  a 
145.  And  Adam,  a  124.  His 
ascension,  b  76.  Beatific  sight 
of  him,  b  75-  Beloved,  de- 
scribed, a  75.  The  bread  of 
life,  c  5.  His  care  of  the  young 
and  feeble,  a  125,  138.  And 
the  church,  seeking,  finding, 
&c.  See  Church.  Coming  to 
judge,  a  61.  His  commission, 
b  103,  104.  Communion  with 
him,  a  66,  71.  And  saints,  a 
67,  76,  c  2.  Compared  to  in- 
animate  things,  a  146.  His  co- 
ronation and  espousals,  a  72. 
His  cross,  not  to  be  ashamed  of, 
c  19.  Crucified,  God's  wisdom 
and  power,  c  10. 

David's  son,  a  16,  50.  His  death 
caused  by  sin,  b  81.  Grace 
and  glory  by  it,  c  23.  Victory 
;ind  kingdom,  b  114.  His  di- 
vine nature,  a  2,  13,  92,  b  51. 
Dwells  in  heaven,  visits  the 
earth,  a  76. 

Enjoyment  of  him,  b  15,  16.  His 
eternity,  a  2,  92.  Example,  b 
139.     Excellencies,  a  75,  b  47. 

Faith  and  knowledge  of  him,  a 
103.  His  flesh  and  blood  our 
food,  c  17,  18.  Found  and 
brought  to  the  church,  a  71. 
His  glory  in  heaven,  b  91.  God 
reconciled  in  him,  b  148. 
Grace  given  us  in  him,  a  137, 
b40. 

High  Priest  and  King,  a  61.  His 
human  and  divine  nature,  a  2, 


13,  16.     Humiliation  and  exaH 
ation,  a  1,  63,  141,  142,  b  5,  43, 
81,  83,  84,  c  10,  16. 

His  incarnation,  a  3,  13.  Inter- 
cession, b  36,  37,  118.  Invita- 
tion to  sinners,  a  127. 

The  King  at  his  table,  a  66.  His 
kingdom  among  men,  a  3,  21. 
Knowledge  and  faith  in  him, 
a  103. 


The  Lamb  of  God,  a    1, 


62, 


63.  His  love  to  the  church,  a 
14,  77.  Under  desertion,  b  50. 
Shed  abroad  in  the  heart,  a  135. 
To  men,  a  92.  Lifted  up,  a  112. 
Ministered  to  by  angels,  b  112, 
113.  Miracles  at  the  birth  of 
Christ,  b  136.  Miracles  in  hi? 
life,  death,  and  resurrection,  b 
137.     And  Mos.es,  a  118. 

Names  and  titles,  a  147,  148,  149, 
150.     Nativity,  a  3,  13. 

Obeyed  or  resisted,  a  93.  Hi3 
offices,  a  149,  150,  b  132. 

Pardon  and  strength  from  him.  c 
24.  Our  passover,b  155.  His 
person  glorious  and  gracious,  a 
75,  b  47.  Our  Physician,  a  112. 
His  pity  to  the  afflicted  and 
tempted,  a  125.  His  priesthood, 
a  145,  b  118.  His  presence. 
See  Presence.  Prophecies  and 
types  of  him,  b  135.  Prophet, 
Priest,  and  King,  a  25,  b  132. 
Our  Prophet  and  Teacher,  a  93. 

Redemption.  See  Redeem.  Re- 
jected by  the  Jews,  a  141.  Re- 
surrection, b  72,  76.  Is  our 
hope,  a  26.  Resurrection,  life, 
and  death  miraculous,  b  137, 
Revealed  to  man,  a  10.  To 
babes,  all,  12.  Righteousness 
and  strength  in  him,  a  84,  85, 
97.  Righteousness  valuable, 
a  109. 

His  sacrifice,  b  142.  And  inter- 
cession, b  1 18.  Salvation,  right- 
eousness and  strength  in  him,  a 
15,  84,  85,  97,  98.  Our  sancti- 
fication,  a  97,  98.  Satan  at  en- 
mity, a  107.  Saints  in  his 
hand,  a  138.  Our  Shepherd,  a 
67,  142.  The  substance  of  the 
types,  b  12.     Sent  by  the  Fa- 


INDEX. 


56? 


a  100,  b  103,  104.  His 
sufferings,  c  16.  And  godly 
sorrow,  b  9,  106.  And  glory,  a 
1,  62,  63,  b  13,  81,  83,  84,  c.  10. 
;Iis  titles  and  kingdom,  a  13. 
Triumph  over   our  enemies,  a 

28,  29.  Types  and  prophecies 
of  him,b  135. 

Victory  over  SaUn,  a  58,  b  89. 
Death  and  hell,  c  21.  Unseen 
and  beloved,  a  108. 

Wisdom  of  God,  a  92.  Our  wis- 
dom and  righteousness,  a  97, 
98.  Worshipped  by  the  crea- 
tion, a  62. 

Christian.  See  Saints  Spiritual, 
Szc.  Religion,  its  excellency,  b 
131.  lmost,  b  158.  Virtue, 
b  161. 

Church.  See  Worship,  Saints, 
Spiritual.  Its  safety  and  protec- 
tion, a  8,  39,  b  64,  92.  Its 
enemies   slain    by  Christ,  a  28, 

29.  Conversing  with  Christ, 
namely,  seeking,  finding,  call- 
ing, answering,  a  66 — 71.     Un- 

'  der  God's  care,  a  66.  Espous- 
als with  Christ,  a  72.  Beauty 
in  the  eyes  of  Christ,  a  73.  The 
garden  of  Christ,  a  74.  Saved, 
and  enemies  of  disappointed,  b 
92. 

Circumcision  abolished,  b  134. 
And  baptism, a  121,  b  127. 

Clothing,  spiritual,  a  7,  40. 

Comfort  in  the  covenant,  with 
Christ,  b  40.  Restored,  b  73. 
See  Pardon.  In  sorrows  of  mind 
and  body,  b  50,  65. 

Communion  with  Christ  and  saints, 
a  2.  Between  Christ  and  the 
church,  a  66—71.     b  15,  16. 

Compassion  of  a  dying  Christ,  c 
22.     To  the  afflicted,  a  125. 

Complaint  of  a  hard  heart,  b  98. 
Of  desertion  and  temptations,  b 
163.  Of  dulness,  b  34.  Of  in- 
dwelling sin,  a  115.  Of  ingra- 
titude, b  74.  Of  Sloth  and  neg- 
ligence, b  25,  32. 

Condemnation  by  the  law,  a  94. 

Condescension  to  our  worship,  b 
45.     Affairs,  b  46. 

Confession  and  pardon,  a  131. 


Conscience,  good,  the  pleasures  of 
it,  b  57.  Secure,  and  awaken- 
ed, a  115. 

Constancy  in  the  gospel,  b  4. 

Contention  and  love,  a  130. 

Conversion,  a  104,  b  159.  The 
difficulty  of  it,  b  161.  Delayed, 
a  88 — 91.  The  joy  of  heaven, 
a  101. 

Conviction  of  sin  by  the  law,  a 
94,  115.  By  the  cross  of  Christ, 
b  81,  95. 

Corrupt  nature  from  Adam,  a  57. 
107,  b  128,  159. 

Covenant  of  grace,  a  9.  Children 
therein,  a  113,  114.  Sealed 
and  sworn,  a  139,  c  3.  Hope  in 
it,  a  139.  Made  with  Christ, 
our  comfort,  b  40.  Of  works. 
See  Law  and  Gospel. 

Covetousness,  &c.  a  24.  b  56,  101. 

Courage  and  constancy,  a  14,  15, 
48,   b  4,  65. 

Creation,  a  92,  b71,  147.  New, 
b  180.  Preservation,  &c.  of 
this  world,  b  13. 

Creatures  praise  the  Lord,  b  71. 
Love  dangerous,  b  48.  God 
above  them,  a 82.  Their  vani- 
ty, b  146. 

Cross  of  Christ  is  our  glory,  c  19. 
Repentance  flowing  from  it,  b 
106.  Salvation  in  it,  b  4.  Cru- 
cifixion to  the  worlii  by  it,  c  7. 

Curse  and  promise,  a  107. 

Custom  in  sin,  b  160. 

Dangers  of  our  earthly  pilgrimage, 
b  53.  Of  death  and  hell,  b  55. 
Of  love  to  the  creatures,  b  48. 

Darkness  dispelled  by  Christ's 
presence,  b  54.  Of  providence, 
b  109. 

Day  of  grace,  and  time  of  duty,  a 

88.  Of  judgment,   a  45,  6l' 65, 

89,  90. 

Dead  in  the  Lord,  their  blessed- 
ness, a  13.  To  sin  by  the  cross 
of  Christ,  a  106. 

Death  See  Christ.  And  afflic- 
tions under  Providence,  a  83. 
Terrible  to  the  unconverted,  a 
91.  Made  easy  by  the  sight  of 
Christ,  b  31,  c  14.  By  a  sight 
of  heaven,  b  66.  God's  presence 


:m 


INDEX. 


in  it,  b  49,  117.     Our  fear  of 
it,  b  31-     Desirable,  a  19,  b  61. 
Overcome,  a  17.  Triumph  over, 
a  6,  b  110.     Prepared  for,  a  27, 
b  63.  Ol  a   sinner,  a  24,   b   2 
And  burial  of  a  saint,  a  18,  b  3 
And  eternity,  b  23.    And  glory, 
a  110,  b  6L     Andthe  resurrec- 
tion, b  3,  102,  110.     Ol    Moses 
at  God's  command,  b  49.  Dread- ; 
ful  and  delightful,  b  52. 
Deceitfulness  of  sin,  b  150. 
Decrees  of  God,  all,  12,  96,  117 

b  99. 
Deity  of  Christ,  a  2,  13,  92,  b  51. 
Delay  of  conversion,  a  88 — 91,  b 

25,  32. 
Delight  in  worship,  b  14.  In  God, 
b  42.     In  converse  with  Christ, 
b  15.  16. 
Deliverance   from    death  and    the 
grave,  b  3.  See  Enemies.  Church. 
And    submission,  a    129     From 
spiritual  enemies,    a   47,   b   65 
82,  1 1 1 . 
Dependence.  See  Faith. 
Desertion    and    temptation   com- 
plained of,  b  163. 
Desire  of  Christ's  presence,  b  100 
See  more    in  Heaven.     Christ's 
Love*  &c. 
Despair  and  presumption,  a  115,  b 

156,  157. 
Devil     vanquished,    a    58.      See 

Victory. 
Devotion  fervent,  desired,  b  34. 
Difficulty   of    conversion,  b    161. 
Dissolution  of  this  world,  b    13 

164. 
Disease.   See  Sickness. 
Distemper,   folly   and  madness  of 

sin,  b  153. 
Distinguishing  love,  a  11,  12,  96. 

117,  b  96,  97 
Divine.     See  God,  Deity,  &c. 
Dominion  of  God,  and  our  deliv- 
erance, b    111.    Eternal,  b  67. 
Over  the  sea,  b  70. 
Doubts  and  fears  suppressed,  b  73. 
Doxologies,  c  26 — 45. 
Dulness,  spiritual,  b  25. 
Earth,  no  rest  on  it,   b  146.   And 
heaven,  b  10,  11,  53. 


Effusion  of  the  Spirit,  b  144, 
Election  excludes   boasting,  a  9ffr 
Free,   all,    12,   54,  117.     See 
Decrees. 
End  of  the  world,  b  164. 
Enemies  of  the  church  disappoint- 
ed, b  92.    Salvation  from  them- 
t  82,  88.     Triumphed  over  by 
by  Christ,  a  28,  29.  See  Church , 
Babylon,  Michael. 
Enjoyment  of  Christ,   b    15,    16. 

See  Worship. 
Enmity   between   Christ  and   Sa- 
tan, a  107. 
Envy  and  love,  a  130. 
Espousals  of  the  church  of  Christ, 

a  72. 
Establishment  in  grace,  b  82. 
Eternity   of  God,  b    17.     Of  his 
dominion,  b  67.     And  death.  1 
28.     Succeeding  this  life,  b  55. 
See  Heai-en,  Death. 
Evening   and  morning   hymns,  a 

79,80  81,  b  6,7,8. 
Exaltation.      See    Christ,   Glory, 

Sufferings,  &c. 
Example    of  Christ,   b    139.     Of 

saints,  b  140. 
Excellency  of  the  Christian  reli- 
gion, b  131. 
Faith  in  the  things  unseen,  a  120^ 
b  129.  And  knowledge  of  Chris!. 
a  103.  Love  and  joy,  a  103.  And 
unbelief,  b  125.  Living  and  dead, 
a  140  Assisted  by  sense,  b  141. 
Its  joy,  b  162.  In  Christ  our  sa- 
crifice, b  142.  And  salvation,  r. 
100.  Of  assurance,  a  103.  And 
sight,  a  110,  b  145.  Triumphing 
in  Christ,  a  14,  For  pardon  and 
sanctification,  b  90.  Faith  and 
reason,  b  87,  109. 
Faithfulness  of  God's   promises,  b 

40.  60,  69. 
Fall  of  angel3  and  men     b  24.  And 

recovery  of  man,  a  107,  b  78. 
Fears  and   doubts   suppressed,    b 

73. 
Feast  of  love  a  68.     Of  triumph 
c  21.     Of  the  gospel,  a  7,  c  1. 
20.     Made,  and  guests  invite< 
c  13. 
Fellowship.    See  Communion, 


INDEX, 


569 


Fervency  of  devotion  desired,  b 
34.    • 

Few  saved,  b  158. 

Flesh  and  blood  of  Christ  the  best 
food,  c  17,  18.  Our  tabernacle, 
a  110.     And  spirit,  b  143. 

Food,  spiritual,  a  7,  67,  68,  74,  b 
15.  See  Feast. 

Folly  and  madness  of  sin,  b  153. 

Forbearance.     See  Patience. 

Forgiveness.     See  Pardon. 

Formality  in  worship,  a  136. 

Frail.  See  Life,  Health,  Forget- 
fulness,  b  165. 

Frailty  and  folly,  b  32. 

Free.    See  Grace,  Election. 

Freedom  from  sin  and  misery  in 
heaven,  b  86. 

Funeral  thought,  b  61,  63.  See 
Death,  Burial. 

Garden  of  Christ  is  the  church, 
a  74. 

Garment  of  salvation,  a  7,  20. 

Gentiles,  Christ  revealed  to  them, 
a  10,  13,  50,  c  13,  14.  Abra 
ham's  blessing  on  them,  a  113, 
114, b  134. 

Glorified  martyrs  and  saints,  a  40, 
41.     Body,  b  110. 

Glory  and  death,  a  110,  b  61. 
See  Heaven.  Of  God  above 
our  reason,  b  87.  Of  Christ  in 
heaven,    b    91. 

And  grace  by  the  death  of 
Christ,  c  23.  Justification  and 
Sanctification,  a  3.  To  the  Fa- 
ther, Son,  and  Holy  Ghost,  c 
26—41.     Of  God  in  the  gospel 


b  70.  Dominion,  and  our  deli- 
verance, b  111.  Dwells  with 
the  humble,  a  87. 

Eternity,  b  17.  Eternal  dominion, 
b  67.  Everlasting  absence  in- 
tolerable, b  100,  107. 

Far  above  his  creatures,  a  82. 
The  Father,  Son  and  Spirit,  c 
26 — 41.  His  faithfulness  to  his 
promises,  b  60,  69. 

Glory  and  defence  of  Sion,  b  64. 
His  glory  above  our  reason,  b 
87.  His  goodness,  b  58,  80. 
His  grace.  See  Grace.  Go- 
vernment from  him,  b  149. 
Holiness,  justice,  and  sovereign- 
ty, a  86. 

Invisible,  b  26.  Incomprehensible, 
b  87,  170.  His  kingdom  su- 
preme, b  115.  His  love  in 
sending  his  Son,  a  100. 

And  our  neighbour  loved,  a  116. 

Our  portion  or  chief  good,  b  93, 
94.  His  power,  b  80.  And 
goodness,  b  6,  7,  8.  His  praise. 
See  Praise.  Presence  in  life, 
and  at  death,  b  117.  See  Pre- 
sence. Preserver  of  our  lives, 
b  6,  7,  8,  19.  Promise  and  truth 
unchangeable,  a  139. 

Sight  of  him  weans  us  from  earth, 
b  41.     Sovereign,  b  170. 
See    Christ.  |  Terrible   majesty,   b    22.       And 
mercy,  b  80.     His  truth,  b  60. 
69. 

Vengeance,  b  44,  62.  Unity  and 
Trinity,  c  26 — 41.  His  word, 
a  53.     Wrath  and  mercy,  a  42. 


b  126.     And  grace  in  the  person  j  A  song  of  praise  to,  b  1. 


of  Christ,  b  47.  And  sufferings 
of  Christ,  b^3.     See  Sufferings. 

Glorying  in  th%  cross  of  Christ, 
c  19. 

God  all,  and  in  all,  b  93,  94.  His 
absence.  See  Absence.  His 
attributes,  b  51, 166,  169.  Glo- 
rified by  Christ,  b  126,  c  10. 
The  avenger  of  his  saints,  b  1 15. 

Care  of  his  church,  a  39.  Con- 
descension to  human  affairs,  b 
46.  To  our  worship,  b  45. 
The  Creator  and  Redeemer, 
b  35. 

Our  delight,  b  42.  Our  defence, 
a  47.     Dominion  over  the  sea. 


4*" 


Goodness  of  God,  b  58,  74.  See 
Grace.  And  power  of  God,  a  42. 
b80. 

Gospel-feast,  c  12.  See  Grate. 
Feast.  Invitation  and  provision, 
a  7,  c  20.  Times,  their  bless- 
edness, a  10.  See  Scripture. 
Glorifies  God,  b  126.  No  li- 
berty to  sin,  a  106,  132,  140. 
Not  ashamed  of  it,  a  103,  c  19. 
And  law,  a  93,  b  120,  121, 124. 
Sinned  against,  a  113.  Its  dif- 
ferent success,  a  119,  b  144. 
Ministry,  a  10.  Attested  bv 
miracles,  a  128,  b  136,  137 
Its  glorious  effects,  b  138. 


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INDEX, 


Government  from  God,  b  149. 
Grace  and  glory  by  the  death  of 
Christ,  c  23  Of  the  spirit,  a 
102.  Converting,  b  159.  In 
exercise,  c  25.  Justifies,  a  94. 
Sanctifies  and  saves, a  111.  Not 
conveyed  by  parents,  a  99.  All- 
sufficient  in  duty  and  sufferings, 
a  15,  32,  104.  Given  in  Christ, 
a  137.  Covenant,  a  9.  Chil- 
dren in  it,  a  113,  114.  And  ho- 
liness, a  132.  Electing,  a  54. 
Its  freedom  and  sovereignty,  a 
11,  12,96,  117,  b  96,  97.  And 
glory  in  the  person  of  Christ, 
b  47.  Adopting,  a  64.  Perse- 
vering, a  51.  Promises,  a  7,  9. 
Throne  accessible  by  Christ,  b 
36,  37,  108. 
Gratitude   for    divine   favours,  b 

116. 
Happiness.     See  Blessed,  Heaven. 
Hardness  of heart,  b  98. 
Haired  and  love,  a  130. 
Health  preserved,  b  6,  7,  8,  19. 

Restored,  a  55. 
Heaven  and  earth,  b  10,  11,  53. 
And  hell,  a  45.  Invisible  and 
holy,  a  105.  Meditation  of  it, 
b  162.  Joy  there  for  repenting 
sinners,  a  101.  Its  blessedness 
and  business,  a  40,  41.  The 
hope  of  it  our  support,  b  65. 
Its  prospect  makes  death  easy, 
b  66.     Worship  of  it  humble. 


Its  eha?ac£erarf  s 
101.     To,magis 


a   132,    140. 
102 
Honour,  vain,  b 
trates,  b  149. 
Hope  of  the  living,  a  88.     Gives 
light  and  strength,  b  129.     Ira 
the  covenant,  a   139.      Of  hea- 
ven  by  Christ's  resurrection,  r, 
26.      Of  heaven  our  support  un- 
der trials,  b  65.     Of  the  resur- 
rection, b  3,  110. 
Hosanna  to  Christ,  a  16,  c  42,  &e- 
Human  affairs  condescended  to  by 
God,  b  46.    Nature  of  Christ- 
a  2,  3,  13,  60. 
Humble,   God's    dwelling,  a    87. 
Enlightened,    a     11,     12,    50. 
Worship  of  heaven,  b  68. 
Humiliation.     See  Christ,  Suffer- 
ings, &c.     And  prayer,  public 
a  30. 
Humility  and  pride,  a  127.     And 
meekness,  a    102.     In  heaven 
b  68. 
Hypocrisy  and   sincerity,    a    136. 
Hypocrite  or  almost  Christian, 
b  158. 
Jealousy  of   our  love   to    Christ, 

a  78. 
Jesus.     See  Lord,  Christ. 
Jews.     See  Moses,  Gospel,  Christ* 

Gentiles. 
Ignorance  enlightened,  all,  12. 
Ignorance    and    unfruitfulness,   I 

165. 
Impenitence,  b  125. 


b  68.     Freedom  from  sin  and 

misery  there,  b  86.     Hoped  for  j  Incarnation  of  Christ,  a  2,  3,  13, 

by  Christ's    resurrection,  a  26. 1      60. 

Insured  and  prepared  for,  a  27.  Incomprehensible  God,  b  87.    Am 


Christ's  dwelling-place,  a  76,  b 
91.  Sight  of  God  and  Christ 
there,  b  23.  Blessed  Society 
there,  b  33.     Desired,  b  63. 

Heavenly  mindedness,  b  57.  Joy 
on  earth,  b  15,  30,  59. 

Hell  and  death,  b  2.  And  judg- 
ment, a  45,  b  62.  Or  the  ven- 
geance of  God,  b  22,  44.  The 
holy  fear  of  it,  b  107. 

Hezekiah's  song,  a  55. 

Holy.     See  Spirit. 

Holiness.  See  Grace,  Spiritual, 
Sanclification.     And  sovereign 


invisible,  b  26. 
Inconstancy  of  ourjove,  b  20. 
Infants.     See  Children. 
Ingratitude  complained  of,  b  74. 
Inspiration  and  prophecy,  b  151. 
Institution  of  the  Lord's  supper. 

c  1. 
Insufficiency  of  self-righteousness. 

b  154. 
Intercession  of  Christ,   b  36,  37. 

118. 
Invitation  of  Christ  answered,  a 

70.     Of  the  gospel,  a  79,  127, 

c  13,  20. 


•ty  of  God,  a  82,  86.    And  grace,  \John  the  Baptist's  message,  a  50 


L\DEX. 


571 


ToshuM,  Aaron,  and  Moses,  b  124. 

Joy,  faith,  and  love,  a  108.  Of 
faith,  b  16-2.  Carnal  parted 
with,  b  10,  11.  Heavenly  upon 
earth,  a  135,  b  30,  59.  Spiri- 
tual restored,  b  73.  See  more 
in  Delight,  Comfort. 

Judgment  day,  a  45,  61,  65,  89, 
90.  And  hell,  b  62.  Christ 
coming  to  it,  a  61. 

Justice,  &c.  of  God,  a  86. 

Justification,  a  14.  See  Pardon. 
By  faith,   not  by  works,  a  94, 


And  hatred,  a  130.  Faith  and 
joy,  a  108.     And  charity ,a  133. 

Of  God  in  sending  his  Son,  a 
100,  b  103,  104.  To  God  and 
our  neighbour,  a  116.  Religion, 
vain  without  it,  a  134.  Peace 
and  meekness,  a  102.  Of  Christ 
dying,  c  4,  22.  To  God  incon- 
stant, b  30.  To  the  creatures 
dangerous,  b  48.  Distinguish- 
ing, a  11,  12,  b  96,  97. 

Madness,  foil  yand   distemper   of 


sin,  b  153. 
109.     Sanctification,  a  7,  9,  20,  i  Magistrates  honoured,  b  149. 
84,  85,  b  90.     And  glory,  a  3.       Majesty  of  God  terrible,  b  22,  62. 
Kingdom  and  titles   of    Christ,  a  \  Malice  and  love,  a  130. 
13.     Of  Christ  among    men,  a  [Man  saved,  and  angels  punished. 


b  96,  97.     Mortal  and    vain,  a 

82.     His   fall   and  recovery,   a 

107. 
Martyrdom,  a  14,  b  4. 
Martyrs  glorified,  a  40,  41. 
Mary  the  vii  gin's  song,  a  60. 
Mediator,  the  way  to  the   throne 

of  grace,  b  108. 

162. 


21,  65      Of  God  eternal,  b  68. 
Supreme,  b  115. 
Knowledge  and  faith  of  Christ,  a 
103.     Saving,  from  God,  a  11, 
12,93. 
Lamb  that  was  slain,  a  1,  25,  62. 

See  Christ. 
Lav:    convinces    of   sin,    a    115. 

Condemns,  a   94.       Gospel,   b  Meditation     of    heaven,    b 
120,  121,  124.     And  gospel  sin-j      And  retirement,  b  122. 
ned  against,  a  118.  Memory  weak,  b  165. 

Levitical     priesthood    fulfilled  in  Memorial  of  our  absent  Lord,  c  C. 
Christ   b  12.  \Mercies   national,  b  1,   111.     See 

Life*,  frail,  and  succeeding  eterni-'      Grace,  Wrath,  Thanhs. 

ty,  b  55.  Preserved,  b  6,  7.  8,  Messiah  born,  a  60.  Come,  b  12 
19.  Short,  frail,  misery,  a  82,'  MichaeVs  war  with  the  dragon,  a 
b  39,   58.     The   day    of   grace!      58. 

and  hope,  a  88.  Minister's  commission,  a  128. 

Light   and    salvation    by    Jesus  Ministry  of  angels,  b   18.     Of  the 
Christ,    a  50.     In    darkness  by!      gospel,  a  10. 
the  presence    of   God,    b    54.|  Misery  and  sin  banished  from  hea- 
Given    to  the  blind,  a    11.  12.       Ven,  b  86.  And  shortness  of  life. 
Long  sufferance.     See  Patience.    \ 
Lord  Jesus  at  his  own  table,  a  66,  j 
c  15.     Supper,    preaching    and! 
baptism,    b    141.     Suppp.r    in-! 
stituted,  c  1.     Dav,  a  72.    De-i 
lightful,  b  14.     Table   provid-   , 
edfor,c20.  See  more  in  Christ.  Mortality  and  vanity  of  man,  a  82. 
Love   of  Christ  unchangeable,    a  -Mortification  to  the  world  by  the 
14,    39.     Shed  abroad    in   the,      slSht    <?f "God,   b    41.     By    the 
heart,  a   135.     Its   banquet,  a       cross  of  Christ,  b  106,  c  7. 
68,  c  13.     Of  Christ  in  words  j -^o^s  and  Christ,  a  49,  118. 
and  deeds,  a  77.     Of  Christ  its 'Moses  dying,  b    49.     Aaron    and 
strength,  a  78.     Unseen,  a  108. 1     Joshua,  b  124. 
To  Christ,    b    100.     To    Go<l'- Mourning.     See  Complaints,  R<- 
pleasant   and   powerful,  b   30.    pentance. 


the 

See 


b    39.     Without   God    in 
world,  b  56.     Of  Sinners. 
Sinner,  Death  Hell. 
Morning  and  evening  songs,  a  79 
80,  81,  b  6,  7,8. 


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INDEX. 


Mysteries  revealed,  ail,  12. 

National  mercies  and  thanks,  b  1, 
111. 

Nativity  of  Christ,  a  2,  3,  13. 

Nature  and  grace,  a  104.  Cor- 
rupt from  Adam,  a  57,  b  128, 
159. 

Neighbour  and  God  loved,  a  116. 

New  covenant  sealed,  c  3.  Pro- 
mises, a  7,  Song,  a  1.  Crea- 
tures, a  9.  Testament  in  the 
blood  of  Christ,  c  3.  Creation, 
a  95,  b  130.    Birth,  a  95. 

November  5th,  a  song  of  praise,  b 
92. 

Obedience,  evangelical,  a  140,  143. 

Old  age,  and  death  of  the  uncon- 
verted, a  91. 

Offence  not  to  be  given,  a  126. 

Offices  and  operations  of  the  Holy 
Spirit,  b  133.  And  of  Christ,  a 
146—150,  b  132. 

OZite-tree,  the  wild  and  the  good, 
a  114. 

Ordinances.  See  Worship*  Lord^s 
Supper. 

Original  sin,  a  57.  See  Adam, 
Nature. 

Pains,  comfort  under  them,  b  50. 

Paradise  on  earth,  b  30,  59. 

Pardon,  a  sufficiency  of  it,  b  85. 
And  confession,  a  131.  And 
strength  from  Christ,  c  24. 
Bought  at  a  dear  price,  c  4. 
And  sanctification  by  faith,  a  9, 
b  90.  Brought  to  our  senses,  c 
11. 

Parents  and  children,  a  113,  114. 
Convey  not  grace,  a  99. 

Passover,  Christ  is  ours,  b  155. 

Passion.  See  Christ,  Suffering, 
Anger,  Love. 

Patience  under  afflictions,  a  5, 129, 
b  109.  Of  God  producing  re- 
pentance, b  74,  105. 

Peace  of  conscience,  b  57.  And 
contention,  a  130.  See  Com- 
fort, Joy. 

Perfections  of  God,  b  166—169. 

Persevering  grace,  a  26,  32,  48, 
51,  138. 

Person  of  Christ  glorious  and  gra- 
cious, a  74,  b  47. 

Persecution,  courage  under  it,  a 
14. 


Pharisee  and  publiean,  a  131. 

Pilgrimage  of  the  saints,  b  53. 

Pleasures  of  a  good  conscience,  b 
57.  Of  religion,  b  30,  59.  Sin- 
ful forsaken,  b  10,  11.  Their 
vanity  and  danger,  b  101. 

Poverty  of  spirit,  a  102,  127. 

Power  of  God,  a  86.  And  wisdom 
in  Christ  crucified,  b  126,  c  10. 
And  goodness  of  God  awful,  a 
42,  b  80. 

Praise  imperfect  on  earth,  b  5. 
For  daily  protection  and  preser- 
vation, b  6,  7,  8.  From  angels, 
b  27.  From  the  creation,  b  7 1 . 
To  the  Redeemer,  b  5,  21,  29, 
35,  78.  To  the  Trinity,  c  26-41 
For  creation  and  redemption,  b 
35. 

Prayer  and  praise,  a  1.  For  de- 
liverance answered,  a  30. 

Preaching,  baptism,  and  the 
Lord's  supper,  b  141. 

Predestination.      See  Election. 

Preparation  for  death,  a  27.  See 
Death. 

Presumption  and  despair,  115,  b 
156,  157. 

'  Presence  of  God  in  worship,  b  45. 
Light  in  darkness,  b  54.  In 
death,  a  19,  b  31,  49,  c  14.  In 
life  and  death,  b  117.  Or  ab- 
sence of  Christ,  b  50.  Of  Christ 
in  worship,  a  66,  b  15,  16,  c  15. 
Of  God  our  life,  b  93,  94,  100. 

Preservation  of  this  world,  b  13. 
Of  our  graces,  a  51.  Of  om 
lives,  b  6,  7,8,  19. 

\  Pride  and  humility,  a  11,12,  127. 

Priesthood,  Levitical,  ending  in 
Christ,  b  12.    Of  Christ,  b  118. 

Prodigal  repenting,  a  123. 

ProfH\vd  unprofitableness,  a  118. 
b  165. 

Promised  Messiah  born,  a  60,  107. 

Promises  of  the  covenant,  a  9,  39. 
107.  See  Scripture.  And  truth 
of  God  unchangeable,  a  139. 
Our  security,  b  40,  60,  69. 

Prophecies  and  types  of  Christ,  b 
135.      And  inspiration,  b  151- 

Prosperitt/  and  adversity,  a  5. 
Vain,  b  56,  101. 

1  Protection  from  spiritual  enemie?. 


LNDEX. 


.,)  < ,  * 


b  B2«     Of  the  church,  a  8,  22,\  Sabbath  delightful,  b  14. 

23.     See   Church.  \  Sacrament.     See  Baptism,  Lord's 

Providence,  b  46.     Executed   by  \     Supper. 

Christ,    a    1.     Over    afflictions  Sacrifice  of   Christ,  b  142.     And 

and  death,  a  83.  Us  darkness,  b       intercession,  b  118. 

109.      Prosperous  and  afflictive.  Safety  of  the  church,  a  8,  39,  b  64, 

a  5.  92. 

Provisions.      See    Gospel,  Lord's  Saints.      See    Church,   Spiritual. 

Table.  •  God  their  avenger,  b  1 15.    And 

Public  Ordinances.   See  Worship.]     hypocrites,  a   136,140.     Their 
Publican  and  Pharisee,  a  131. 


Punishment  for  sin.     See  Hell,  a 

100,118. 
Race,  christian,  a  4ft,  b  53. 
Reason,  feeble,  b  87.  Carnal,  hum- 
bled,'a  11,12. 
Recovery  from  sickness,  a  55. 
Reconciliation    to  God  in  Christ,   Salvation,  b  88. 

b  148.  pinners,  104. 

Redemption  in   Christ,   a  97,  98, 

b  78.     And    protection,    b    82. 

By  price,  c  4      And  by  power 

b  29.     See  Christ. 
Regeneration,  a    95,  b    130.    See !      glory,  a  3.     And  pardon,   a  9. 
Election,  Adoption,  Sanctijicalion        Through  faith,  b  90. 
Religion  neglected,  b  32       Vain  [Satan  and  Christ  at  enmity,  a  107, 

without  love,  a  134.     Christi-i      His  various  temptations,  b  156, 


example,  b  140.  Characters  of 
them,  a  143.  In  the  hand  of 
Christ,  a  138.  Security,  b  64. 
Beloved  in  Christ,  a  54.  Adopt- 
ed, a  64.  Death  and  burial,  b 
3  In  glory,  a  40,  41.  Com- 
munion, c  2. 

Of  the  worst  of 

By  grace,  a  111. 

In  Christ,  a    137.     See  Christ, 

Cross,    Grace,    Heaven,    Light, 

Redeem,  Righteousness. 

Sanctification,     justification,    and 


anity,  the  excellency  of  it,  b 
131.  Revealed  See  Gospel, 
Scripture. 

Remembrance  of  Christ,  c  6. 

Repenting  prodigal,  a  123. 

Repentance  from  God's  goodness 
and  patience,  b  74,  105.  And 
humiliation,  a  87.  At  the  cross 
of  Christ,  b  9,  106.  And  impe- 
nitence, b  125.  Gives  joy  to 
heaven,  a  101. 

Resignation.     See  Submission. 

Resurrection,  a  6,  b  102.  110. 
See  Death,  Christ,  Heaven. 

Retirement  and  meditation,  b  122 

Returns  and  backslidings.  b  20. 

Revelation  of  Christ.  See  Gen- 
tile, Gospel. 

Revenge  and  love,  a  130 

Rich  sinner  dying,  a  24.  b  56. 

Riches,  their  vanity,  b  56, 101. 


157.     Conquered  by  Christ,    b 

89.     See  Devil. 
Scripture,  a  53,  b  119.  See  Gospel. 
Sea  under  the  dominion  of  God, 

b  70. 
Sealing  and  witnessing  Spirit,    a 

144. 
Secure  and  awakened  sinner,  a  115. 
Security  in  the  promises,  b  40,  60, 

69. 
Seeking  after  Christ,  a  67,  71. 
Self-righteousness,  a  131.     Insuffi- 
cient, b  154. 
Sense  assisting  our  faith,  b  141. 
Sensual  delights  dangerous,  b  10, 

11,48 
Serpent,  brazen,  a  112. 
Shepherd,  Christ,  and  his  pastures . 

a  67. 
Shortness,  frailty,   and   misery   of 

life,  b  32,  39,  58. 
Sickness  and  recovery,  a  55. 


Righteousness  and  strength 
Christ,  a  84,  85,  97,  98.  Of  j  Sight  of  God  mortifies  us  to  the 
Christ  valuable,  a  109.  Our!  world,  b  41.  Of  Christ  beati- 
robe,  a  7,  20.  And  self-right- j  fie,  b  16.  75.  And  faith,  a  1 10, 
eousness,  a  131.  Our  own  in-!  120,  b  129,  145.  Of  Christ 
inffiqient,  b  154.  ',    makes  death  easy.,  c  14, 


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INDEX, 


Simeon's  song,  a  19,  c  14. 

Sinai  and  Sion,  b  152. 

Sincerity  and  hypocrisy,  a  136. 

Sin  the  cause  of  Christ's  death,  b 
81.  And  misery  banished  from 
heaven,  a  105,  b  86.  Original, 
a  57.  Pardoned  and  subdued, 
a  9,  104,  b  90.  Indwelling,  a 
115.  Its  power,  a  115,  b  86. 
The  ruin  of  angels  and  men,  b 
24.  Custom  in  it,  b  160.  Fol- 
ly, madness,  and  distemper  of  it, 
b  153.  Conviction  of  it  by  the 
law,  a  115.  Against  the  law 
and  gospel,  a  118.  Crucified,  a 
106.     Deceitfulnessofit,  b  150. 

Sinning  and  repenting,  b  20. 

Sinful  pleasures  forsaken,  b  10, 11. 

Sinner,  the  vilest  saVed,  a  104. 
And  saint's  death,  b  2,  3,  52. 
Invited  to  Christ,  a  127.  Ex- 
cluded heaven,  a  104, 105.  His 
death  terrible,  a  91,  b  2. 

Sloth,  spiritual,  complained  of,  b 
25. 

Society  in  heaven  blessed,  b  53. 

Son  equal  with  the  Father,  b  51. 
See  Christ. 

Sons  of  God,  a  64,  143.  Elect 
and  new-born,  a  54. 

Song  of  angels,  a  3.  Of  Simeon, 
a  19,  c  14.  Of  Zachariah,  a 
50.  Of  Moses  and  the  Lamb,  a 
49.  56.  Of  Hezekiah,  a  55. 
Of  Solomon  paraphrased,  a 
66—78.  Of  the  Virgin  xMary 
a  60.     For  November  5th,  b  92. 

Sorrow.  See  Repentance  Com- 
fort under  it,  b  50, 60, 69.  For 
the  dead,  relieved,  b  3. 

Sovereignty,  a  86.  See  Grace, 
Election,  God. 

Soul  separate.  See  Death,  Hea- 
ven, Hell. 

Spirit  breathed  after,  a  74,  b  34. 
Water  and  blood,  c  9.  His  of- 
fices, b  133.  Witnessing  and 
sealing,  a  144.     Its  fruits,  a  102. 

Spiritual  enemies,  deliverance,  a 
47,  b  65,  82.  Warfare,  b  77. 
Pilgrimage,  b  53.  Apparel,  a 
7,  20.  Race,  a  43.  Sloth  and 
dullness,  b  25,  34.  Joy,  b  73, 
75.  Meat,  drink,  and  clothing, 
a  7.     Food.     See  Feast. 


Stale  of  nature  and  grace,  a  104. 

Storm.    See  Thunder. 

Strength  from  heaven,  a  15,  32, 
48.  Righteousness  and  pardon 
in  Christ,  a  84,  85,  c  24. 

Submission  and  deliverance,  a  129- 
To  afflictions,  a  5,  b  109. 

Success  of  the  gospel,  a  11,  12, 
119,  b  144. 

Sufferings  of  Christ,  b  16.  See 
Christ. 

Supper  of  the  Lord  instituted,  c  J . 
Baptism  and  preaching,  b  141. 
!  Support  under  trials,  b  50,  65. 

Sympathy  of  Christ,  a  125. 
J  Table  of  the  Lord.     See  Lord. 

Temptations,  hope  under  them,  a 
139.  Of  the  world,  b  101.  Of 
the  devil,  b  65,  156,  157.  And 
desertion  complained  of,  b  163. 

Tempted,  Christ's  compassion  to 
them,  a  125. 

Terrors  of  death  to  the  unconvert- 
ed, a  91. 

Testament,  new,  in  the  blood  ol 
Christ,  c  3. 

Thanksgiving  for  victory,  b  111. 
For  mercies,  b  116.  National. 
b  1. 

Throne  of  grace.     See  Grace. 

Thunderer,  God,  b  62. 

Time,  redeemed,  a  88.  Ours,  and 
eternity  God's,  b  67. 

Tree  of  life,  c  8.  And  river  of  love, 
c  20. 

Trinity  praised,  c  26 — 41. 

Trials  on  earth,  and  hope  of  hea- 
ven, b  65. 

Triumph  over  death,  a  6,  b  110. 
Of  faith  in  Christ,  a  14.  At  a 
feast,  c  21.  Of  Christ  over  oui 
enemies,  a  28. 

Trust.     See  Faith. 

Truth  and  promises  of  God  un- 
changeable, a  139,  b  60,  69. 

Types,  b  12.  And  prophecies  of 
Christ,  b  135. 

Vain  prosperity,  b  56,  101. 

Value  of  Christ  and  his  righteous- 
ness, a  109. 

Vanity  and  mortality  of  man,  a 
82.  Of  youth,  a  89,  90.  Oi 
the  creatures,  b  146. 

Victory,  a  thanksgiving  for  it,  l» 
111.     Over  death,  a  17.     Sin 


INDEX. 


and  sorrow,  a  14.      Of  Christ  j 

over  Satan,  a  58,  b  89.      Seei 

Enemies. 
I'irtuei,  christian,  b    161.      See 

Holiness,     Love,     Saint,    Spi-\ 

ritual. 
I'abelief  and  faith,  a  100,  b  125. 

Punished,  a  113. 
I  ncharitableness,  and   charity,   a 

126. 
Unconverted  state,  b  159.     Death! 

terrible  to  them,  a  91. 
I  'n/ruitfulness,  b  165. 
Unsanctijied  affections,  b  165. 
1'nseen  things,  faith  in  them,  a  120. 
Wandering      affections,     b      20. 

Thoughts  in  worship,  a  136. 
Warfare,  christian,  b  77. 
Water,  the  spirit  and  the  blood, 

c9. 
Weak  saints  encouraged  by  Christ, 

a  125.     By  the  church,  a  126. 
Weakness  our  own,  and  Christ  our 

strength,  a  15. 
Wisdom   and    power   of    God   in 

Christ  crucified,  c  10.     Carnal 

humbled,  a  11,  12. 
IViiiiessing  and  sealing   spirit,   a 
144. 


Word  of  God,  a  53-  Preached,  a 
10,  1 19.     See  Gospel,  Scripture. 

World,  crucifixion  to  it  by  the 
cross,  c  7.  The  temptations  of 
it,  b  101.  Its  end,  b  16*4.  Mor- 
tification to  it  by  the  sight  of 
God,  b  41.  It3  creation,  b 
147.     Preservation,  b  13. 

Worship  of  heaven  humble,  b  68. 
Profitable,  b  123.  Condescend- 
ed to  by  God,  b  45.  Christ 
present  at  it,  a  66,  b  15,  16,  c 
15.  Accepted  through  Christ, 
b  36,  37.  Formality  in  it,  a 
136.  Delightful,  b  14, 15, 16,  42. 
Wrath  and  mercy  of  God,  a  42.  h 
80.     See  God,  Hell. 

|  Yoke  of  Chr^t  easy,  a  127. 

|  Youth,  its  vanities,  a  89,  90.     Ad- 
vised, a  91. 
Zachariah's  song,  and  John's  mes- 
sage, a  50. 

:  Zeal  in  the  Christian  race,  a  48,  b 
129.  And  love,  a  14.  For  the 
gospel,  a  103,b  4.  The  want 
of  it,  b  25.  Against  sin,  b  106. 
For  God,  b  116. 
Zion,  her  glory  and  defence* b  64. 
See  Church. 


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ADORE  and  tremble  for  our  God  .      332 

Alas,  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed  416 

All  glory  to  thy  wondrous  name  559 

All  mortal  vanities  begone  325 

And  are  we  wretches  yet  alive  489 

And  must  this  body  die  493 

And  now  the  scales  have  left  mine  eyes  471 

Arise,  my  soul,  my  joyful  powers  472 

As  new-born  babes  desire  the  breast  397 

At  thy  command,  our  dearest  Lord  550 

Attend  while  God's  exalted  Son  506 

Awake,  my  heart,  arise,  my  tongue  323 

Awake  our  souls,  away  our  fears  334 

Away  from  every  mortal  care  501 

BACKWARD,  with  humble  shame,  &c.  341 

Begin,  my  tongue,  some  heavenly,  <fcc.  161 

Behold  how  sinners  disagree  390 

Behold,  the  blind  their  sight  receive  510 

Behold  the  glories  of  the  Lamb  309 

Behold  the  grace  appears  311 

Behold  the  potter  and  the  clay  381 

Behold  the  Rose  of  Sharon  here  319 

Behold  the  woman's  promised  seed  509 

Behold  the  wretch  whose  lust  and  wine  385 

Behold  what  wondrous  grace  346 

Bless'd  are  the  humble  souls  that  sec  "172 

Bless'd  be  the  everlasting  God  326 

Bless'd  be  the  Father  and  his  love  556 
Bless'd  morning,  whose  young  dawning  rays    464 

Bless'd  with  the  joys  of  innocence  505 

Hlood  has  a  voice  to  pierce  the  skies  19C 

Bright  King  of  glory,  dreadful  God  446 

Broad  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death  524 

Bury'd  in  shadows  of  the  night  369 

But  few  among  the  carnal  wise  369 

CAN  creatures  to  perfection  find  533 


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Christ  and  his  cross  is  all  our  theme  $83 

Come,  all  harmonious  tongues  473 

Come,  dearest  Lord,  descend  and  dwell  392 

Come,  happy  souls,  approach  your  God  488 

Come  hither,  all  ye  weary  souls  388 

Come,  holy  Spirit,  heavenly  Dove  435 

Come,  let  us  join  a  joyful  tune  540 

Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs  o44 

Come,  let  us  lift  our  joyful  eyes  492 

Come,  let  us  lift  our  voices  high  551 

Come,  we  that  love  the  Lord  431 

DAUGHTERS  of  Zion,  come,  behold  352 

Dear  Lord  !  behold  our  sore  distress  527 

Dearest  of  all  the  names  above  518 

Death  cannot  make  our  souls  afraid  445 

Death  may  dissolve  my  body  now  326 

Death!  'tis  a  melancholy  day  44? 

Deceiv'd  by  subtile  snares  of  hell  375 

Deep  in  the  dust  before  thy  throne  J86 

Descend  from  heaven,  immortal  Dove  426 

Do  we  not  know  that  solemn  word  384 

Down  headlong  from  their  native  skies  483 

Dread  Sovereign,  let  my  evening  song  4U 
i^RE  the  blue  heavens  were  stretch'd  abroad  310 

Eternal  Sovereign  of  the  sky  518 

Eternal  Spirit !   we  confess  508 

FAITH  is  the  brightest  evidence  383 
Far  from  my  thoughts,  vain  world,  be  gone      420 

Father,  I  long,  I  faint  to  see  460 

Father,  we  wait  to  feel  thy  grace  554 

Firm  as  the  earth  thy  gospel  stands  394 

From  heaven  the  sinning  angels  fell  483 

From  thee,  my  God,  my  joys  shall  rise  466 

GENTILES  by  nature,  we  belong  379 

Give  me  the  wings  of  faith  to  rise  512 

Give  to  the  Father  praise  559 

Glory  to  God  the  Trinity  558 

Glory  to  God  the  Father's  name  557 

Glory  to  God  who  walks  the  sky  453 

God  is  a  Spirit,  just  and  wise  393 

God  of  the  morning,  at  whose  voice  358 

God  of  the  seas,  thy  thundering  voice  462 

God  !  the  eternal,  awful  name  429 

God,  who,  in  various  methods,  told  338 

Go  preach  my  gospel,  saith  the  Lord  388 
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Go  worship  at  Immanuel's  feet  40O 

Great  God  !  how  infinite  art  thou  460 

Great  God,  I  own  thy  sentence  just  312 

Great  God !  thy  glories  shall  employ  530 

Great  God  !  to  what  a  glorious  height  495 

Great  King  of  glory  and  of  grace  525 

Great  was  the  day,  the  joy  was  great  514 

HAD  I  the  tongues  of  Greeks  and  Jews  392 

Happy  the  church,  thou  sacred  place  458 

Happy  the  heart  where  graces  reign  438 

Hark  !  from  the  tombs  a  doleful  sound  457 

Hark !  the  Redeemer,  from  on  high  350 
Hear  what  the  voice  from  heaven  proclaims  321 
Hence,  from  my  soul,  sad  thoughts  be  gone     465 

Here  at  thy  cross,  my  dying  God  412 

High  as  the  heavens  above  the  ground  497 

High  on  a  hill  of  dazzling  light  422 

Honour  to  thee,  Almighty  Three  55r> 
Hosannas,  &c.                                             560,  563 

Hosanna  to  our  conquering  King  477 

Hosanna  to  the  Prince  of  Light  467 

Hosanna  to  the  Royal  Son  320 

Hosanna  with  a  cheerful  sound  4 1 5 

How  are  thy  glories  here  display'd  555 

How  beauteous  are  their  feet  316 

How  can  I  sink  with  such  a  prop  497 

How  condescending  and  how  kind  537 

How  full  of  anguish  is  the  thought  485 

How  heavy  is  ihe  night  370 

How  honourable  is  the  place  314 
How  large  the  promise  !  how  divine 

How  oft  have  sin  and  Satan  strove  394 

How  rich  are  thy  provisions,  Lord  544 

How  sad  our  state  by  nature  is  477 

How  shall  I  praise  th'  eternal  God  529 

How  short  and  hasty  is  our  life  433 

How  should  the  sons  of  Adam's  race  362 

How  strong  thine  arm  is,  mighty  God  335 

How  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place  545 

How  vain  are  all  things  here  below  444 
How  wondrous  great !  how  glorious  bright      475 

I  CANNOT  bear  thy  absence,  Lord  498 

I  give  immortal  praise  560 

I  hate  the  tempter  and  his  charms  523 


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I  lift  my  banner,  saitfa  the  Lord  328 

I  love  the  windows  of  thy  grace  515 

I  send  the  joys  of  earth  away  418 

I  sing  my  Saviour's  wondrous  death  496 

I'm  not  asham'd  to  own  my  Lord  373 

In  Gabriel's  hand  a  mighty  stone  343 

In  thine  own  ways,  O  God  of  love  329 

In  vain  the  wealthy  mortals  toil  324 

In  vain  we  lavish  out  our  lives  315 

Infinite  grief!   amazing  wo  482 

Is  this  the  kind  return  465 

JEHOVAH  reigns,  his  throne  is  high  53CJ 

Jehovah  speaks,  let  Israel  hear  361 

Jesus,  in  thee  our  eyes  behold  399 

Jesus  invites  his  saints  536 

Jesus  is  gone  above  the  skies  539 

Jesus,  the  man  of  constant  grief  318 

Jesus,  we  bless  thy  Father's  name  339 

Jesus,  we  bow  before  thy  feet  549 

Jesus,  with  all  thy  saints  above  431 

Join  all  the  glorious  names  406 

Join  all  the  names  of  love  and  power  405 

KIXD  is  the  speech  of  Christ  our  Lord  353 

LADEN  with  guilt,  and  full  of  fears  499 

Let  all  our  tongues  be  one  541 

Let  everlasting  glories  crown  507 

Let  every  mortal  ear  attend  313 

Let  God  the  Father  live  557 

Let  him  embrace  my  soul  and  prove  347 

Let  God  the  Maker's  name  558 

Let  me  but  hear  my  Saviour  say  320 

Let  mortal  tongues  attempt  to  sing  342 

Let  others  boast  how  strong  they  be  423 

Let  Pharisees  of  high  esteem  391 

Let  the  old  heathens  tune  their  song  425 

Let  the  seventh  angel  sound  on  high  346 

Let  the  whole  race  of  creatures  lie  485 

Let  the  wild  leopards  of  the  wood  525 

Let  them  neglect  thy  glory,  Lord  435 

Let  us  adore  th'  eternal  Word  538 

Life  and  immortal  joys  are  given  503 

Life  is  the  time  to  serve  the  Lord  364 

Lift  up  your  eyes  to  th'  heavenly  seats  437 

Like  sheep  we  went  astray  .  397 

Lo,  the  destroving  arnrel  flips  522 


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ho,  the  young  tribes  of  Adam  rise  365 

Lo,  what  a  glorious  sight  appears  323 

Long  have  I  sat  beneath  the  sound  529 

Lord,  at  thy  temple  we  appear  322 

Lord,  how  divine  thy  comforts  are  543 

Lord,  how  secure  and  bless'd  are  they  452 

Lord,  how  secure  my  conscience  was  380 

Lord,  we  adore  thy  bounteous  hand  551 

Lord,  we  adore  thy  vast  designs  492 

Lord,  we  are  blind,  we  mortals  blind  428 

Lord,  we  confess  our  num'rous  faults  377 

Lord,  what  a  heaven  of  saving  grace  421 

Lord  !  what  a  wretched  land  is  this  448 
Lord,  when  my  thoughts  with  wonder  roll        413 

MAN  hath  a  soul  of  vast  desires  516 

Mistaken  souls  !  that  dream  of  heaven  395 

My  dear  Redeemer  and  my  Lord  51 1 

My  drowsy  powers,  why  sleep  ye  so  428 

My  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love  360 

My  God,  my  life,  my  love  480 

My  God,  my  portion,  and  my  love  481 

My  God,  permit  me  not  to  be  501 

My  God,  the  spring  of  all  my  joys  450 

My  God,  what  endless  pleasures  dwell  440 

My  heart,  how  dreadful  hard  it  is  484 

My  Saviour  God,  my  Sovereign  Prince  513 

My  soul,  come  meditate  the  day  456 

My  soul  forsakes  her  vain  delight  417 

My  thoughts  on  awful  subjects  roll  41 1 

My  thoughts  surmount  these  lower  skies  527 

NAKED  as  from  the  earth  we  came  312 

Nature,  with  all  her  powers,  shall  sing  410 

Nature,  with  open  volume,  stands  54? 

No,  I'll  repine  at  death  no  more  487 

No,  I  shall  envy  them  no  more  451 

No  more,  my  God,  I  boast  no  more  376 

Nor  eye  hath  seen,  nor  ear  hath  heard  374 

Not  all  the  blood  of  beasts  513 

Not  all  the  outward  forms  on  earth  36 £ 

Not  diff'rent  food,  nor  diff'rent  dress  387 

Not  from  the  dust  affliction  grows  36 1 

Not  the  malicious  or  profane  373 

Not  to  condemn  the  sons  of  men  371 

Not  to  the  terrors  of  the  Lord  520 

Not  with  our  mortal  eyfcs  376 


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Now  be  the  God  of  Israel  bless'd  336 

Now,  by  the  bowels  of  ray  God  389 

Now  for  a  tune  of  lofty  praise  441 

Now  have  our  hearts  embraced  our  God  546 

Now  in  the  galleries  of  his  grace  357 

Now,  in  the  heat  of  youthful  blood  366 

Now  let  a  spacious  world  arise  516 

Now  let  our  pains  be  all  forgot  548 

Now  let  the  Father  and  the  Son  559 

Now  let  the  Lord  my  Saviour  smile  446 

Now  Satan  comes  with  dreadful  roar  524 

Now  shall  my  inward  joys  arise  330 

Now  to  the  Lord,  a  noble  song  444 

Now  to  the  Lord  that  makes  us  know  344 

Now  to  the  power  of  God  supreme  393 

O  FOR  an  overcoming  faith  321 

Oh!  if  my  soul  was  form'd  for  wo  490 

Oh!  the  Almighty  Lord  470 

O  the  delights,  the  heavenly  joys  478 

Often  I  seek  my  Lord  by  night  351 

Once  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day  414 

Our  days,  alas!  our  mortal  days  438 

Our  God !  how  firm  his  promise  stands  439 

Our  sins,  alas  !  how  strong  they  be  475 

Our  souls  shall  magnify  the  Lord  343 

Our  spirits  join  t'  adore  the  Lamb  553 

PLUNG'D  in  a  gulf  of  dark  despair  469 

Praise,  everlasting  praise,  be  paid  455 

RAISE  thee,  my  soul,  fly  up,  and  run  434 

Raise  your  triumphant  songs  489 
Rise,  rise,  my  soul,  and  leave  the  ground  421 
SAINTS,  at  your  heavenly  Father's  word        389 

Salvation  !  O  the  joyful  sound  476 

See  where  the  great  incarnate  God  383 

Shall  the  vile  race  of  flesh  and  blood  360 

Shall  we  go  on  to  sin  375 

Shall  wisdom  cry  aloud  366 

Shout  to  the  Lord,  and  let  our  joys  479 

Sin  hath  a  thousand  treacherous  arl^  519 

Sin,  like  a  venomous  disease  521 

Sing  to  the  Lord  that  built  the  skies  419 

Sing  to  the  Lord,  ye  heavenly  host?  456 

Sitting  around  our  Father's  board  554 
So  did  the  Hebrew  prophet  raise 

So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express  390 


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Stand  up,  my  soul,  shake  off  thy  fears  468 

Stoop  down,  my  tho'dghts,  that  use  to  rise  430 

Straight  is  the  way,  the  door  is  strait  526 

TERRIBLE  God  !   that  reign'st  on  high  425 

That  awful  day  will  surely  come  491 

The  glories  of  my  Maker  God  463 

The  God  of  mercy  be  ador'd  558 

The  King  of  glory  sends  his  Son  509 

The  lands,  that  long  in  darkness  lay  318 

The  law  by  Moses  came  3S2 

The  law  commands,  and  makes  us  know  500 

The  Lord  declares  his  will  500 

The  Lord,  descending  from  above  503 

The  Lord  Jehovah  reigns  532 

The  Lord  on  high  proclaims  362 

The  majesty  of  Solomon  495 

The  mem'ry  of  our  dying  Lord  547 

The  promise  of  my  Father's  love  537 

The  promise  was  divinely  free  508 

The  true  Messiah  now  appears  418 

The  voice  of  my  Beloved  sounds  349 

The  wond'ring  world  inquires  to  know  355 

Thee  we  adore,  eternal  name  450 

There  is  a  house  not  made  with  hands  377 

There  is  a  land  of  pure  delight  439 

There  was  an  hour  when  Christ  rejoic'd  317 
These  glorious  minds,  how  bright  they  shine    332 

This  is  the  word  of  truth  and  love  511 

Thou  whom  my  soul  admires  above  348 

Thus  did  the  sons  of  Abra'm  pass  504 

Thus  far  the  Lord  has  led  me  on  359 

Thus  saith  the  first,  the  great  command  380 

Thus  saith  the  High  and  Lofty  One  363 

Thus  saith  the  mercy  of  the  Lord  384 

Thus  saith  the  Ruler  of  the  skies  472 

Thus  saith  the  wisdom  of  the  Lord  367 

Thy  favours,  Lord,  surprise  our  souls  442 

Time  !  what  an  empty  vapour  'tis  453 

'Tis  by  the  faith  of  joys  to  come  505 

Tis  from  the  treasures  of  his  word  402 

•Tis  not  the  law  of  ten  commands  502 

To  God  the  Father,  God  the  Son  559 

To  God  the  Father's  throne  561 

To  God  the  only  wise  337 

To  him  that  chose  us  first  56 1 


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To  our  eternal  God  562 

Twas  by  an  order  from  the  Lord  519 
"Twas  on  that  dark,  that  doleful  night        (      535 

"Twas  the  commission  of  our  Lord  337 

VAIN  are  the  hopes  that  rebels  place  371 

Vain  are  the  hopes  the  sons  of  men  368 

UP  to  the  fields  where  angels  lie  439 

Up  to  the  Lord  that  reigns  on  high  443 

WE  are  a  garden  walPd  around  354 

We  bless  the  prophet  of  the  Lord  507 

We  sing  th'  amazing  deeds  548 

We  sing  the  glories  of  thy  love  340 

Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest  4 1 9 

Well,  the  Redeemer's  gone  43G 

What  diff'rent  powers  of  grace  and  sin  514 

What  equal  honours  shall  we  bring  345 

What  happy  men  or  angels  these  331 

What  mighty  man  or  mighty  God  327 

When  I  can  read  my  title  clear  458 

When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross  540 

When  in  the  light  of  faith  divine  487 

When  strangers  stand  and  hear  rne  tell  *  356 

When  the  first  parents  of  our  race  468 

When  the  great  Builder  arch'd  the  skies  427 

When  we  are  rais'd  from  deep  distress  339 

Whence  do  our  mournful  thoughts  arise  329 

Where  are  the  mourners,  saith  the  Lord  521 

Who  can  describe  the  joys  that  rise  3 7  J 

Who  hath  believ'd  thy  word  396 

Who  is  this  fair  one  in  distress  357 

Who  shall  the  Lord's  elect  condemn  319 

Why  do  we  mourn  departing  friends  41  - 

Why  does  your  face,  ye  humble  souls  17  1 

Why  is  my  heart  so  far  from  thee  124 

Why  should  the  children  of  a  King  399 

Why  should  this  earth  delight  us  so  528 

Why  should  we  start,  and  fear  to  die  433 

With  cheerful  voice  I  sing  403 

With  holy  fear  and  humble  song  442 

With  joy  we  meditate  the  grace  386 

YE  angels  round  the  throne  559 

Ye  sons  of  Adam,  vain  and  young  365 

ZION  rejoice  and  Judah  sing  494 

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